How to Say ‘Sorry to trouble you.’ in Traditional Chinese
麻煩你了。
má fán nǐ le
[mah-fahn nǐ le]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Taiwanese people say this constantly as a light "thanks for doing that". It's perfect after staff check your cup or hand over your drink, and doesn't feel like a heavy apology.
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.
你
nǐ
[nǐ]
you
Refers to the person being spoken to.
你今天看起來很高興。
You look happy today.
了
le
[le]
particle
A particle indicating a change of state or situation.
他走了。
He has left.
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