您
Learn the polite “you” and when to use it.
您 is the polite version 你 nǐ, which means “you”.
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When to use 您？
Use 您 if you are speaking to someone older than you, of a higher social rank, or when you want to show respect in a formal context. You don’t need to use 您 for people younger than you, of similar age or social standing, or for close friends—in these cases, you can use 你.
Matching Game
Drag the correct “you” to the person!