How to Say ‘To meet you (polite)’ in Simplified Chinese
认识您
rèn shí nín
[ren-shir neen]
💬 Usage Tip: 认识 can mean "to know" someone, but in 很高兴认识您 it means "to meet" someone for the first time. 您 is the polite version of 你.
🇨🇳 In China: 很高兴认识您 is a safe, polite line at professional events, especially with someone older or senior. With peers, many people would switch to 你 pretty quickly.
Phrase Breakdown
认识
rèn shí
[ren-shir]
to know; to meet
A verb meaning “to know” or “to meet.” In introductions, it often means meeting someone for the first time.
今天在交流会上认识您，我很开心。
I’m very happy to meet you today at the networking event.
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.
很高兴认识您，希望向您多学习。
It’s a pleasure to meet you; I hope to learn more from you.
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