How to Say ‘Sorry for the trouble!’ in Simplified Chinese
麻烦你们了！
má fán nǐ men le
[máfan nee-men le]
🇨🇳 In China: This is the standard warm thanks for extra effort, like arranging a ramp or moving tables. Locals say it naturally, and it isn't really an apology.
Phrase Breakdown
麻烦
má fán
[máfan]
to trouble; bother (thanks)
Used politely to thank someone for their effort.
麻烦您帮我一下。
Could I trouble you to help me?
你们
nǐ men
[nee-men]
you (plural); you all
The plural form of 'you,' often used when speaking to a group or organization.
我对你们公司的团队氛围印象很好。
I have a very good impression of your company's team atmosphere.
了
le
[le]
change-of-state particle
Used with 快…了 to show something is about to happen.
火车快来了。
The train is about to arrive.
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