你们

Learning Chinese: How to Say "You" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 你们
Pinyin: nǐ men
Pronunciation: ni3 men2
English Translation: You (plural)

Usage:

"你们 (nǐ men)" is the most common way to say "you" in Chinese when addressing a group of two or more people. It is typically used in informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 你们好，大家。
Pinyin: Nǐ men hǎo, dà jiā.
English: Hello, everyone.
Variations:

There are a few variations of "你们 (nǐ men)" that you may hear:

你 (nǐ): Used to address a single person, regardless of their age or social status.
您 (nín): A more formal way to address a single person, typically used for people who are older or have a higher social status than you.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "你们 (nǐ men)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "you" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "你们 (nǐ men)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"你们 (nǐ men)" is typically used when addressing a group of people who are all of the same generation.
To address a group of people who are of different generations, you can use the phrase "大家 (dà jiā)", which means "everyone."
In some regions of China, people may also use "你 (nǐ)" to address a group of people, even if they are not all of the same generation. However, this is considered to be less formal than using "你们 (nǐ men)."