您先请。

When to use

Use this when entering a door, getting on a bus, or in any situation where you are offering the right of way to another person. It's a gesture of deference and politeness.

How it works

This phrase means 'You go first.' '您' (nín) is the polite form of 'you,' '先' (xiān) means 'first,' and '请' (qǐng) means 'please' or 'to invite.' Together, it's a polite way to let someone go ahead.

• 您 (nín): You (polite)
• 先 (xiān): First, in advance
• 请 (qǐng): Please, to invite (here implies 'go ahead')

Register

Using '您' (nín) instead of '你' (nǐ) makes this phrase particularly polite and respectful, suitable for elders, superiors, or strangers.

Notes

Politely offers precedence to someone else.