您

nín
你 + 心
HSK 2.0Level 2
HSK 3.0Level 1

Definitions

nín (pronoun) you (polite)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 心 represents the meaning and 你 represents the sound.

About

The character 您 is a compound ideogram, formed by placing the second-person pronoun 你 (you) above the radical 心 (heart). This structure conveys deep respect by symbolizing the act of holding the addressed person in one's heart or mind. Unlike many characters with ancient origins, 您 is a relatively recent development created to fulfill the need for a formal, courteous second-person pronoun. It is used exclusively in social contexts requiring deference and politeness, such as when addressing elders, superiors, or respected individuals.

Example Sentences Hide

您最近好吗？

Nín zuìjìn hǎo ma?

How have you been recently?

请您稍等一下。

Qǐng nín shāo děng yīxià.

Please wait a moment.

您能帮我一个忙吗？

Nín néng bāng wǒ yī gè máng ma?

Can you help me with a favor?

您觉得这个计划怎么样？

Nín juéde zhège jìhuà zěnmeyàng?

What do you think of this plan?

您需要我为您做什么？

Nín xūyào wǒ wèi nín zuò shénme?

What do you need me to do for you?

您是否同意这个建议？

Nín shìfǒu tóngyì zhège jiànyì?

Do you agree with this suggestion?

您可以在表格上签名吗？

Nín kěyǐ zài biǎogé shàng qiānmíng ma?

Can you sign on the form?

您是否考虑过我们的提议？

Nín shìfǒu kǎolǜ guò wǒmen de tíyì?

Have you considered our proposal?

Related Characters

Component: 你

心 想 意 总 感 必 思 怎 息 念 态 志 愿 急

Example Words

您好