How to Say ‘Sorry for the trouble.’ in Traditional Chinese
麻煩您了。
má fán nín le
[mah-fahn neen le]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Taiwanese people say this to acknowledge the effort someone made for them, which feels warmer than 謝謝 alone. It suits the end of a helpful exchange with an official.
Phrase Breakdown
麻煩
má fán
[mah-fahn]
to trouble; thank you for your help
A polite expression used when asking someone to do something or thanking them for the inconvenience.
幫我安排戶外座位，麻煩您了。
Please help me arrange outdoor seating; thank you for your help.
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful way to say you, often used in service situations.
我幫您安排包廂。
I will help arrange a private room for you.
了
le
[le]
particle
A particle indicating a change of state or situation.
他走了。
He has left.
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