Definition
你 (nǐ) is the informal way to say 'you' to one person — use it with friends, classmates, or people your age. If you're talking to more than one person, use 你们 (nǐ men). To show respect (to a boss, elder, or stranger), use the polite form 您 (nín).
pronoun
you (informal, singular)
Easily confused
- 称chēnglook-aliketo weigh (on a scale)
- 泥nísound-alikemud
- 您nínlook-alikeyou (polite form)
- 逆nìsound-aliketo go against (in direction or trend); to reverse
- 拟nǐsound-aliketo plan to; to intend to
Examples
- 你？nǐ shì xuéshēng ma?Are you a student?
- 你。Wǒ rènshi nǐ.I know you.
- 你？nǐ xǐhuan māo ma?Do you like cats?
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