The Chinese word 您 is a polite form of “you” that is used to show respect or deference to someone of higher social status, such as an elder or a superior. It is often used in formal situations, such as when addressing a teacher, a boss, or a customer. 您 is also commonly used in written communication, such as letters or emails, to show respect and formality.
Translation
Pronoun: you (singular, polite)
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 您好，我是新来的实习生 | nín hǎo, wǒ shì xīn lái de shíxí shēng | Hello, I am the new intern |
| 您需要我帮忙吗？ | nín xūyào wǒ bāngmáng ma? | Do you need my help? |
| 您的建议对我们非常重要 | nín de jiànyì duì wǒmen fēicháng zhòngyào | Your suggestions are very important to us |
| 请您填写一份调查问卷 | qǐng nín tiánxiě yī fèn diàochá wènjuàn | Please fill out a survey |
| 您可以在这里等一下吗？ | nín kěyǐ zài zhèlǐ děng yīxià ma? | Can you wait here for a moment? |
| 您的订单已经处理完毕 | nín de dìngdān yǐjīng chǔlǐ wánbì | Your order has been processed |
| 您的意见是我们改进的动力 | nín de yìjiàn shì wǒmen gǎijìn de dònglì | Your feedback is the driving force behind our improvements |
| 您的贡献使我们更加成功 | nín de gòngxiàn shǐ wǒmen gèngjiā chénggōng | Your contribution makes us more successful |
HSK
您 is part of HSK Level 2 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.
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