Learning Chinese: How to Say "Thing" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 物
Pinyin: wù
Pronunciation: wu4
English Translation: Thing
Usage:
"物 (wù)" is the most common way to say "thing" in Chinese. It can be used to refer to any object, whether concrete or abstract.
Example:
Chinese: 这个东西是什么?
Pinyin: Zhè ge dōngxi shì shénme?
English: What is this thing?
Variations:
There are a few variations of "物 (wù)" that you may hear:
东西 (dōngxi): A more colloquial way to say "thing."
物件 (wùjiàn): A more formal way to say "thing."
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "物 (wù)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "thing" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "物 (wù)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"物 (wù)" can also be used to refer to a person or animal, but this is less common.
When used to refer to a person, "物 (wù)" can have a negative connotation, implying that the person is an object or commodity.
In some contexts, "物 (wù)" can also mean "matter" or "substance."
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