你们
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Meaning: you all
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你们
你们 is the plural form of the pronoun 你 (nǐ), meaning 'you' in English. It is used to address a group of people, similar to 'you all' or 'y’all' in English. Unlike 你, which is singular, 你们 emphasizes a collective audience or addressees.
The character 你 (nǐ) means 'you,' and 们 (men) is a pluralizing suffix that turns singular pronouns into plural forms. This structure is common in Chinese for addressing groups, such as 他们 (tāmen) for 'they' and 我们 (wǒmen) for 'we.'
你们 is widely used in everyday conversations, formal or informal, when speaking to more than one person. It is important to use 你们 instead of 你 when addressing multiple people to avoid confusion and show proper respect or clarity in communication.
Example Sentences
你们今天过得怎么样?
How are you all today?
你们需要帮助吗?
Do you all need help?