How to Say ‘We'll save you’ in Simplified Chinese
给您留
gěi nín liú
[gěi neen lyoh]
💬 Usage Tip: 留 (liú) means "to keep" or "to hold back". With 给 + person it means "hold for someone": 给我留一个位子 "save me a seat".
Phrase Breakdown
给
gěi
[gěi]
for
Preposition indicating the person who benefits from an action.
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.
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.
留
liú
[lyoh]
to keep; to reserve; to save
留 means to hold a seat or table for a guest arriving later.
请给我们留座位。
Please save seats for us.
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