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How do you say "whose" in Chinese? 谁的Chinese pronunciation, 谁的Chinese learning

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Learning Chinese: How to Say "Whose" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 谁的
Pinyin: shuí de
Pronunciation: shuei1 de5
English Translation: Whose

Usage:

"谁的 (shuí de)" is used to ask or tell whose something is. It is placed before the noun that you are asking about.

Example:

Chinese: 这是谁的书?
Pinyin: Zhè shì shuí de shū?
English: Whose book is this?
Variations:

There are a few variations of "谁的 (shuí de)" that you may hear:

谁家的 (shuí jiā de): Literally means "whose family's," but it is also used to ask whose something is.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "谁的 (shuí de)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers asking "whose" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "谁的 (shuí de)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"谁的 (shuí de)" is typically used in questions.
To answer the question "谁的 (shuí de)," you can simply say the name of the person who owns the thing.
For example, if someone asks "这是谁的书? (Zhè shì shuí de shū?)", you can answer "这是我的书 (Zhè shì wǒ de shū)", which means "This is my book."

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