你

• 拼音: nǐ
• 汉字拆解: 你 = 亻(person) + 尔 (archaic 'you,' phonetic component)

含义

You (singular). The standard second-person pronoun.

The most basic and common way to say 'you' in Chinese. Used in informal and semi-formal settings. For formal or respectful situations, use 您 instead. One of the very first words learned by every Chinese language student.

例句

1. 你好！
2. 你叫什么名字？
3. 你想吃什么？

用法指南

语境: everyday, greeting

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 你好，认识你很高兴。(Hello, nice to meet you.)
• 你家在哪儿？(Where is your home?)

错误说法

• 对长辈或上级说你。(When addressing elders, teachers, or superiors, use 您 instead of 你 to show respect)

起源与历史

The character combines 亻(person) and 尔 (you, archaic), creating the modern second-person pronoun.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal