How to Say ‘For you / to you’ in Simplified Chinese
给你
gěi nǐ
[gay nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [给] often means [to/for] before a person: [给你说] (say it to you), [给您拿一下] (get it for you). In [给你选个路], it marks who benefits from the choosing.
Phrase Breakdown
给
gěi
[gay]
to; for
A common verb/preposition meaning to give, to someone, or for someone. In taxi talk, it can mean doing something for the passenger.
我给你看一下地图。
I'll show you the map for a moment.
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal singular 'you,' used with friends, peers, or in casual speech.
这个路线给你参考。
This route is for your reference.
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