How to Say ‘This is fruit for you.’ in Traditional Chinese
這是給您的水果。
zhè shì gěi nín de shuǐ guǒ
[zhè shì gay neen duh shuǐguǒ]
💬 Usage Tip: 您 (nín) is the polite form of 你, used for elders and people you want to show respect to. 給您的 works like 'for you': swap the item, as in 這是給您的茶 "This is tea for you."
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Bringing a gift when visiting your in-laws is expected in Taiwan, and a nice box of fruit is one of the most common choices. Hand it over with both hands.
Phrase Breakdown
這是給您的
zhè shì gěi nín de
this is for you
這是 (zhè shì) means 'this is'. 給您的 (gěi nín de) means 'for you'. 您 (nín) is the polite form of 'you', used with elders.
這是給您的禮物。
This is a gift for you.
Words in this phrase
這
zhè
[zhè]
this
Indicates a specific object mentioned or nearby.
殘劍的這張字表達了他的思想。
Broken Sword's piece of calligraphy expresses his thoughts.
是
shì
[shì]
is
Used to confirm facts or existence.
他寫的是一本關於劍法的書。
He is writing a book about swordsmanship.
給
gěi
[gay]
to; for; give
Often used to indicate giving something to someone or doing something for someone.
我可以把名片給你，方便之後聯絡。
I can give you my business card, so it will be convenient to contact me later.
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.
的
de
[duh]
's; of; linking particle
A structural particle linking a description to a noun, like 'that contains peanuts' before 'dish.'
請不要提供含花生的料理。
Please do not serve dishes that contain peanuts.
水果。
shuǐ guǒ
fruit
水果 (shuǐguǒ) means 'fruit'. Both syllables are third tone, so the first one is said in the second tone: shuí-guǒ.
我很喜歡吃水果。
I really like eating fruit.
Words in this phrase
水果
shuǐ guǒ
[shuǐguǒ]
fruit
Edible fruit; a common polite gift when visiting family.
我買了一些水果。
I bought some fruit.
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