您

• 拼音: nín
• 汉字拆解: 您 = 你 (you) + 心 (heart), meaning respectful 'you'

含义

You (formal/respectful). The polite form of 你, used to show respect.

Used when addressing elders, teachers, superiors, customers, or anyone deserving of respect. Very important in Chinese culture where showing appropriate deference through language is valued. The character adds 心 (heart) below 你, symbolising heartfelt respect.

例句

1. 您好！
2. 请问您贵姓？
3. 您请坐。

用法指南

语境: polite, service

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 老师，您好！(Hello, teacher!)
• 请问您需要什么？(May I ask what you need?)

错误说法

• 对同龄朋友说您。(Don't use 您 with close friends of the same age — it creates unnecessary distance; 你 is appropriate)

起源与历史

Composed of 你 (you) and 心 (heart), literally 'you with heart' — addressing someone with sincere respect.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal