我
I; me; myself; our
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplespronoun
I; me; myself
neutralThe most common first-person singular personal pronoun in Mandarin.
I am Chinese.
Please pass me the cup.
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I am very happy today.
You can ask me for the specific details.
I went to the library yesterday.
pronoun
we; our; our side
formalUsed in formal or written contexts to refer to a group including the speaker, such as schools, military, or teams.
Our school will hold a sports meeting next week.
Our army successfully completed the exercise mission.
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Contradictions between the enemy and us need to be resolved in different ways.
Our school's research achievements have been recognized by the industry.
Our team will face off against our opponents tonight.
pronoun
general reference; indefinite
neutralUsed when paired with 你 to refer to any person, without specifying a particular individual.
Everyone discussed this problem back and forth.
When I'm tired you rest, when you're tired I rest.
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I'll go east, you go west, let's split up.
You help me, I help you, look out for each other.
I do a little, you do a little, we'll finish soon.
pronoun
oneself; self
neutralUsed to emphasize one's own identity, state, or actions.
He is completely immersed in his own world.
We need to learn to reflect on ourselves.
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His selfless work spirit moved everyone.
Self-improvement is a lifelong task.
We should stay true to ourselves and not follow the crowd.