How to Say ‘You (polite)’ in Traditional Chinese
您
nín
[nín]
💬 Usage Tip: [您] is the polite version of [你]. Use the same sentence pattern with either one: [您可以用信用卡嗎？] or [你可以用信用卡嗎？].
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In Taiwan, [您] sounds respectful and is a safe choice with taxi drivers, older people, or strangers. In a payment dispute, it helps you stay firm without sounding rude.
Phrase Breakdown
您
nín
[nín]
you (formal)
A polite way to address someone, often used in formal contexts or when showing respect.
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