(nín) — You in Mandarin

nín
You

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#338 most common word · HSK 2 · CEFR A2

Pinyin colour key: tone 1 (high flat), tone 2 (rising), tone 3 (dipping), tone 4 (falling), neutral.

Tone breakdown

is pronounced nín. Tap any syllable’s row to hear the whole word.

nín
second tone (rising, ˊ)

In a sentence

nín hǎo!

Hello! (formal)

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Frequently asked questions

What does 您 mean?+

您 (nín) means "You" in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you pronounce 您?+

您 is pronounced nín. It uses the tone 2 (rising). Tap the character on this page to hear native audio.

How common is 您 in Mandarin?+

您 is the #338 most frequent word in spoken Mandarin, so it is one of the first words worth learning.

Where fits

HSK 2 · CEFR A2
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