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    Expressing "you (plural)" with 你们 (nǐmen)

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    Structure

    你们 + Verb / 跟 + 你们

    Explanation

    你们 (nǐmen) means "you" in the plural sense, addressing two or more people at the same time. It is formed by adding the plural suffix 们 to the singular pronoun 你. It is one of the most basic and frequently used pronouns in Chinese.

    Examples

    • 你们今天晚上有空吗？

      Nǐmen jīntiān wǎnshàng yǒu kòng ma?

      Are you all free tonight?

    • 你们想吃什么？

      Nǐmen xiǎng chī shénme?

      What do you all want to eat?

    • 你们明天几点到？

      Nǐmen míngtiān jǐ diǎn dào?

      What time will you all arrive tomorrow?

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