(nín) - you (polite/formal) in Mandarin
nínTraditional: 您
Translation
you (polite/formal)
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Word origin
您 (nín) is the polite form of 'you', formed by adding 心 'heart' beneath 你 'you', a respectful elaboration suggesting the listener is held in mind or heart.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 你 (you) + 心 (heart, beneath)
Stroke order
您
Examples
，？
Hello, may I ask your surname?
？
May I ask what help you need?
，。
Thank you for your help, I am very grateful.
。
Please have some tea.
？
Are you Mr Wang?
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 2: 您, 孩子, 看到 and 7 more words.