How common it is
您 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say nín slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
您是您字的礼貌说法，表示对对方的尊重。和老师、长辈或客人说话时常用。
nín shì nín zì de lǐ mào shuō fǎ， biǎo shì duì duì fāng de zūn zhòng。 hé lǎo shī 、 zhǎng bèi huò kè rén shuō huà shí cháng yòng。
您 is the polite form of you and shows respect. It is often used when speaking to teachers, elders, or guests.
Context note
您常出现在问候、请求帮助和礼貌提问里。
nín cháng chū xiàn zài wèn hòu 、 qǐng qiú bāng zhù hé lǐ mào tí wèn lǐ。
您 often appears in greetings, asking for help, and polite questions.
5 examples
您好，老师。
nín hǎo， lǎo shī。
Hello, teacher.
请您坐下。
qǐng nín zuò xià。
Please sit down.
您想喝茶吗？
nín xiǎng hē chá ma？
Would you like to drink tea?
请问您叫什么名字？
qǐng wèn nín jiào shén me míng zì？
May I ask what your name is?
这是给您的书。
zhè shì gěi nín de shū。
This book is for you.
5 mini stories
您好，爷爷。请您坐下休息。我们给您倒水。
nín hǎo， yé ye。 qǐng nín zuò xià xiū xi。 wǒ men gěi nín dǎo shuǐ。
Hello, Grandpa. Please sit down and rest. We will pour you some water.
您想先看这本书吗？我可以帮您翻页。
nín xiǎng xiān kàn zhè běn shū ma？ wǒ kě yǐ bāng nín fān yè。
Would you like to look at this book first? I can help you turn the pages.
请问您要去哪儿？我可以带您过去。
qǐng wèn nín yào qù nǎ ér？ wǒ kě yǐ dài nín guò qù。
May I ask where you want to go? I can take you there.
您喜欢喝牛奶吗？我去给您拿一杯。
nín xǐ huan hē niú nǎi ma？ wǒ qù gěi nín ná yì bēi。
Do you like drinking milk? I will get you a cup.
这是给您的礼物。希望您会喜欢。
zhè shì gěi nín de lǐ wù。 xī wàng nín huì xǐ huan。
This is a gift for you. I hope you like it.