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我
wǒ
I
我是学生。
I am a student.
formal
The first-person singular pronoun used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
我喜欢学习中文。
I like learning Chinese.
我累了。
I am tired.
Used in both spoken and written Chinese. The character '我' is one of the most basic and frequently used pronouns in Mandarin.
Pro Tip
Pronunciation Tip
The pronunciation of '我' is 'wǒ' with a rising tone (third tone). Practice the tone by saying 'wǒ' while raising your pitch slightly on the 'o' sound.
Gold Rule
First-Person Pronoun Rule
Always use '我' to refer to yourself in Chinese unless you are using a more formal or humble alternative in specific contexts.
Word Origin
The character '我' (wǒ) originates from the ancient Chinese character depicting a hand holding a tool or weapon, symbolizing self-action or agency. Over time, it evolved into the modern pronoun 'I'.
Usage Notes
In Chinese, '我' is the standard first-person pronoun and is used in all contexts unless replaced by more formal or humble forms in specific situations (e.g., '鄙人' for humble self-reference in formal writing).
Word Breakdown
我
I/me
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