Usages of nín
您 好，您 叫 什么 名字 呢？nín hǎo,nín jiào shénme míngzi ne?
Hello, what is your name?
您 在 哪儿 工作？nín zài nǎr gōngzuò?
Where do you work?
我们 明天 在 八 点 半 开会， 您 同意 这 个 安排 吗？Wǒmen míngtiān zài bā diǎn bàn kāihuì, nín tóngyì zhè gè ānpái ma?
We’re having a meeting at eight-thirty tomorrow; do you agree with this arrangement?
我们 马上 练习 吧， 您 觉得 这样 更 好 吗？Wǒmen mǎshàng liànxí ba, nín juéde zhèyàng gèng hǎo ma?
Let’s practice right away; do you think this is better?
您 可以 在 这里 办理 挂失。nín kěyǐ zài zhèlǐ bànlǐ guàshī.
You can process the loss report here.
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