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Learning Chinese: How to Say "We" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 我们
Pinyin: wǒmen
Pronunciation: wo3 men2
English Translation: We

Usage:

"我们 (wǒmen)" is the Chinese word for "we." It is used to refer to a group of people that includes the speaker.

Example:

Chinese: 我们是学生。
Pinyin: Wǒmen shì xuésheng.
English: We are students.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "我们 (wǒmen)" that you may encounter:

• 咱们 (zánmen): A more informal way to say "we," often used among friends or family.
• 咱 (zán): An even more informal way to say "we," typically used in northern China.
• 吾等 (wúdèng): A more formal way to say "we," often used in written Chinese.

Tips for Learning:

• Practice saying "我们 (wǒmen)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
• Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "we" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
• Use "我们 (wǒmen)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

• "我们 (wǒmen)" is typically used when referring to a group of people that includes the speaker.
• To say "you" in Chinese, you can use the word "你们 (nǐmen)."
• To say "they" in Chinese, you can use the word "他们 (tāmen)."

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