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How to Say ‘Okay, then I'll trouble you.’ in Simplified Chinese

行,那就麻烦您了。

xíng nà jiù má fán nín le

[shing nà jyoh mah fahn neen le]

Phrase Breakdown

行,那就

xíng nà jiù

OK, then

行 (xíng) means OK. 那就 (nà jiù) means 'then, in that case'. Pause briefly after 行.

Example

行,那就这样吧。

OK, then let's do it this way.

Words in this phrase

行

xíng

[shing]

sure; okay

a casual way to say yes or agree to a suggestion

Example

去那边坐坐?行。

Go sit over there? Sure.

那

nà

[nà]

then

Used to connect the result of an action or thought.

Example

如果你这么说,那我就相信你。

If you say so, then I believe you.

就

jiù

[jyoh]

then; just

就 makes the invitation sound like the obvious next move.

Example

那就先陪我喝一杯,别光嘴上厉害。

Then have a drink with me first—don’t just be impressive with your words.

麻烦您了。

má fán nín le

sorry to trouble you / thanks

This is a polite thanks for someone's help. 烦 in 麻烦 is light, and 了 is light.

Example

这件事麻烦您了。

Sorry to trouble you with this.

Words in this phrase

麻烦

má fán

[mah fahn]

to trouble; sorry to trouble you

Shows polite appreciation when asking someone to do something or after they help.

Example

改成五个人,麻烦你了。

Please change it to five people; sorry to trouble you.

您

nín

[neen]

you (polite)

A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.

Example

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.

了

le

[le]

particle of politeness/situation

Sentence-final particle softening the tone or marking a new situation.

Example

谢谢您了。

Thank you then.

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