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How to Say ‘I'll make a note of it for you.’ in Simplified Chinese

我给您备注一下。

wǒ gěi nín bèi zhù yī xià

[waw gěi neen bèi zhù ee-shyah]

💬 Usage Tip: 一下 (yí xià) after a verb makes the action sound quick and casual. Note that 一 is said (yí) here because it comes before the falling tone of 下.

Phrase Breakdown

我给您

wǒ gěi nín

I'll ... for you

给您 (gěi nín) means 'for you (polite)'. 我 and 给 are both third tones, so 我 is said in the second tone: wó gěi nín.

Example

我给您倒水。

I'll pour you some water.

Words in this phrase

我

wǒ

[waw]

I; me

The first-person pronoun, used to refer to yourself.

Example

我也想了解这个公司的文化。

I also want to understand this company’s culture.

给

gěi

[gěi]

for

Preposition indicating the person who benefits from an action.

Example

我给你倒水。

I'll pour water for 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.

备注一下。

bèi zhù yī xià

make a note

备注 (bèizhù) means 'to add a note'. 一下 (yíxià) softens the action.

Example

请备注一下时间。

Please make a note of the time.

Words in this phrase

备注

bèi zhù

[bèi zhù]

to make a note

To add a remark to a record or order.

Example

请备注不要辣。

Please note: not spicy.

一下

yī xià

[ee-shyah]

a little; briefly

Softens the tone, making a request sound lighter and more polite.

Example

方便让我了解一下贵公司的文化吗？

Would it be convenient to let me learn a little about your company culture?

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