您 (nín) - You (formal/polite) & your (honorific)

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您 · nín

You (formal/polite);

your (honorific);

a classical Chinese term for 'you' showing respect to the addressee.

You (formal/polite)your (honorific)a classical Chinese term for 'you' showing respect

Usage highlights

YouYourYou allHow are you?You're welcomeRespectfully invite you

Synonyms

  • 你— you (informal)
  • 阁下— Your Excellency (very formal)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • How are you?(您好吗?)
  • Thank you for your help (感谢您的帮助).
  • This is your book (这是您的书).
  • You are welcome (您客气了).

Collocations

  • You (formal)(您)
  • Your (honorific)(您的)
  • You all (formal)(您们)
  • How are you? (formal)(您好吗?)
  • You're welcome(您客气了)
  • Respectfully invite you(敬请光临)

Idioms

  • Respectfully invite your presence(敬请光临)
  • May I ask your honorable surname?(请问您贵姓?)
  • For your review and approval(请您审阅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally a plural form of 你 (nǐ), now used as a singular honorific to show respect.
  • Commonly used when addressing elders, superiors, or in formal situations to demonstrate politeness.
  • Derived from 你 (nǐ) with the addition of 心 (heart) below, suggesting heartfelt respect.

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