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咱们
zánmen
we (inclusive)
咱们一起去吃饭吧。
Let's go eat together.
informal
A first-person plural pronoun used to include both the speaker and the listener(s), often implying a close or familiar relationship.
咱们是朋友，有什么事可以告诉我。
We're friends, you can tell me anything.
咱们一起努力，一定能成功。
Let's work together, we'll definitely succeed.
This pronoun is commonly used in northern Chinese dialects and is considered more inclusive and friendly than '我们' (wǒmen).
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Regional Usage
'咱们' is more common in northern China, while '我们' is more widely used in the south.
Gold Rule
Inclusivity
Use '咱们' to include both the speaker and the listener(s) in a friendly or familiar context.
Word Origin
Derived from '咱' (zán), an old first-person pronoun, combined with '们' (men), a plural marker. The term is more common in northern Chinese dialects.
Usage Notes
While '咱们' is widely understood, it is more commonly used in northern China. In southern China, '我们' (wǒmen) is more frequently used. The term conveys a sense of closeness and inclusivity.
Word Breakdown
咱
I/me (old first-person pronoun)
root们
plural marker
suffix汉英词典