咱
we (inclusive); I (dialectal)
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplespronoun
we; us (inclusive of listener)
informalAn inclusive first-person plural pronoun, referring to the speaker and the listener(s). Commonly used in northern Chinese dialects and informal Mandarin to create a sense of solidarity. Equivalent to 我们, but more colloquial.
Brother, let's go home.
The athletes have brought honor to our country.
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Let's the two of us have a good talk.
This is our family's tradition.
The problem isn't big; we can solve it.
pronoun
I; me (dialectal)
dialectA dialectal, often rustic or informal, first-person singular pronoun. It can sound humble, folksy, or unpretentious, primarily used in certain northern and central dialects (e.g., Shandong, Hebei).
I don't understand what he's saying.
I can do this job by myself.
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Don't worry, I mean what I say.
He bullies a simple person like me.
This is just a little token of my appreciation, please take it.