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How do i say miss in Mandarin?

There are a few ways to say "miss" in Mandarin, depending on the context:

1. 小姐 (xiǎojiě) - This is the most common and polite way to address a young unmarried woman, similar to "Miss" in English.

2. 姑娘 (gūniang) - This is another polite term for a young woman, but it can be used for both married and unmarried women. It's a bit more informal than "小姐".

3. 女士 (nǚshì) - This is the most formal and respectful way to address a woman, similar to "Madam" or "Ma'am" in English.

4. 想念 (xiǎngniàn) - This means "to miss" in the sense of longing for someone or something.

5. 錯過 (cuòguò) - This means "to miss" in the sense of failing to catch something, like a bus or an opportunity.

6. 失誤 (shīwù) - This means "to miss" in the sense of making a mistake.

Which one to use depends on the situation:

* Addressing a young woman: Use 小姐 or 姑娘.

* Addressing an older woman: Use 女士.

* Expressing longing for someone: Use 想念.

* Expressing that you missed something: Use 錯過 or 失誤.

For example:

* "Miss, can you help me?" - 小姐,你能帮我吗? (xiǎojiě, nǐ néng bāng wǒ ma?)

* "I miss my family." - 我想念我的家人。 (wǒ xiǎngniàn wǒ de jiārén.)

* "I missed the bus." - 我错过了巴士。 (wǒ cuòguòle bāshì.)

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