How to Say ‘For you / you (polite)’ in Simplified Chinese
给您
gěi nín
[gay neen]
💬 Usage Tip: [给] before a person often means "for" someone: [给您安排] = arrange it for you. You can reuse this with other verbs, like [给您确认一下] or [给您留位子].
Phrase Breakdown
给
gěi
[gay]
to give; for; to
A verb or preposition meaning to give something to someone or do something for someone.
我们先给您确认一下订位时间。
We will first confirm the reservation time for you.
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of 'you,' commonly used when speaking to customers or elders.
给您安排窗边的位子可以吗？
Would it be okay to arrange a window-side seat for you?
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