A2 · ElementaryUnit 10: Getting Things Done

🎩Chinese Formal & Informal

Tú/usted, tu/vous, du/Sie — knowing when to use each

15 words · 🇨🇳 Chinese📝 Grammar: formal vs informal register

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Vocabulary — 15 words

你和您

you (informal) vs you (formal)

pron
用"你"称呼

to use informal "you"

phrase
用"您"称呼

to use formal "you"

phrase
您好

hello (formal)

phrase
尊敬的

dear (formal, in letters)

adj
此致敬礼

yours sincerely

phrase
借过一下

excuse me (requesting permission)

phrase
非常感谢您

I thank you (formal)

phrase
不好意思

excuse me (mildly apologetic)

intj
很高兴认识您

a pleasure

phrase
请问有什么可以帮您的?

how can I help you? (formal)

phrase
劳驾

excuse me (requesting service)

intj
久仰大名

I have heard so much about you

phrase
多多关照

please look after me (polite)

phrase
失陪

excuse me (leaving)

intj
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