A single self-referencing pronoun for the speaker. Used as "I/me" in all modern contexts; also denotes the self or ego.
我
a single self-referential pronoun: I, me
A single self-referential pronoun: I, me. It never changes forms between subject and object, serving both as 'I' and 'me'.
Common Usage & Traps
- 我给你做 — I'll cook/make it for you
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我的吃面条我吃面条Never confuse possessive 我的 (my) with the subject pronoun 我 (I).
Does 我 change its form when functioning as an object (me) in Chinese?
No! Unlike English (I vs me), Chinese pronouns never change forms.
Appears in Stories 31 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
Read about a work trip to Beijing where a group of colleagues takes a very large airplane. Practice weather words and actions in a simple travel story.
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我 找了一件衣服给他们。
In this HSK 1 story, two old friends from Britain and China share a meal with their girlfriends. A simple question about who pays leads to a clever and funny solution.
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我 叫米小山。
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我 不是中国人。
Shopping for fruit is a common daily task in China. Practice saying prices, counting items, and using simple shopping phrases while buying five apples for three yuan.
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我 很爱买东西。
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今天 我 在一个商店买东西。
This short, simple story follows a shopper's trip to the supermarket to buy apples. You'll learn useful vocabulary for shopping, prices, and comparing things.
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今天白天的时候, 我 去 我 家这边的超市买东西。
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我 看见超市有大苹果,也有小苹果。
This is a short dialogue about a shopping trip. A woman buys many things, including food, drinks, furniture, and pet food, while her boyfriend reminds her not to overspend.
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我 很爱买东西。
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今天 我 正在一个商店买东西。
This short story follows a simple shopping trip in Beijing. You will learn words for buying a phone in Chinese.
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在北京的一个商店, 我 买了一个手机。
In this funny HSK 2 story, a boy asks his father for money every day. When his father tries to teach him a lesson, the boy's clever reply will make you laugh.
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这一天,这个孩子找爸爸要钱:“爸爸,给 我 五块钱吧。
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我 想再去买点儿吃的东西“。
In this dialogue, two people chat while waiting outside a cinema. You'll hear common phrases for talking about hobbies, sports, and movie preferences.
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我 在等朋友看电影。
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B:因为 我 不喜欢运动,所以这两个 我 都不喜欢。
This short, soothing piece is about missing someone on a rainy night. The sentences are simple and repeat often, so you can practice reading while feeling the warm emotion.
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我 坐在桌前,在喝一杯茶,一杯热热的茶。
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我 看着电脑,写下了几个字:小雨, 我 想你。
In this warm dialogue, a parent introduces their family at a restaurant. A teacher gently corrects common mistakes about family words and names, making it perfect for HSK 2 learners.
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我 的朋友说这个饭馆虽然很小,但是很有名。
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A:不是, 我 和我的家人来吃饭。
This heartwarming story shows how a small act of kindness can be passed on. Follow Gao Xianming as he learns an important lesson about generosity in his new city.
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我 明天给您钱。”
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老先生说:“不要给 我 。”
Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.
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今天是 我 到中为公司工作的第五天。
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今天 我 认识了一个新朋友,真高兴。
This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.
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B: 我 真不想说这件事。
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我 给女朋友买了一个苹果,现在没钱了。
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
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老先生看看大中,对大中说:“五年前, 我 儿子也在这家饭店工作。
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他天天晚上九点下班, 我 坐在七号桌子前看他。
Join a family on a sweltering Beijing Sunday as a boy learns a funny lesson about playing outside in the summer heat. Perfect for HSK 1 learners.
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我 的儿子对 我 说:“爸爸, 我 想去学校玩儿“。
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“那, 我 可以一个人玩儿”。
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
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今天外边太冷了, 我 给你做热面条。”
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老先生对大中说:“ 我 知道你天天晚上都来。
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
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偶尔转过来跟 我 点个头,笑一下儿。
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他说 我 不吃这个。
Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.
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我 在北京游学。
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前天有个朋友告诉 我 ,要想了解老北京的文化,应该去老茶馆喝一次"大碗儿茶"。
Is four years to reach HSK 5 fast or slow? Follow a conversation between two learners as they compare study hours and share realistic strategies for busy adults.
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B: 我 在学汉语和中文。
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我 有一位汉语老师。
Join a beginner as they ask a Chinese friend to teach them how to cook. This simple HSK 1 dialogue shows that learning one dish at a time is the best way to start.
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我 想和她学习做饭。
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小米问 我 , 我 想学做什么菜。
A young man helps an old man look for his cat. But the real surprise is why the old man wanted to find the cat. Read on to learn about kindness and friendship.
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一天,白天明在学校大门口前边看见有人写了找猫的话:“ 我 想找一只大白猫。
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老先生对白天明说:“ 我 八十岁了,儿子和女儿都在北京工作, 我 一个人住在这里。
Before you read, meet the grandparents! This rhyming chant helps you practice the different names for maternal and paternal grandparents in Chinese. Listen to the beat and repeat.
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宝宝,宝宝, 我 问你,爸爸的爸爸叫什么?
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宝宝,宝宝, 我 再问你妈妈的爸爸叫什么?
This playful rhyme helps you learn family words in Chinese. Practice saying who's who with simple questions and answers!
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小朋友, 我 问问你,这个小朋友,他是谁?
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小朋友, 我 再问你,这个女孩子,她是谁?
Enjoy this simple story about a patient and a mysterious apple. It shows how a small act of kindness can make someone feel at home, and you'll learn key words for feelings and daily life.
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桌子上有老先生写的字:“ 我 的朋友,你天天都好!”
Before you read, close your eyes and imagine a rainy afternoon. This story uses simple HSK 1 words to show how rain can become a talking friend.
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我 在家看天。
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我 坐在门口,看雨。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
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信中说:“你提出的问题太大, 我 不能给你一个可以使 我 自己认为满意的解释。
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我 只能说,你说的英国制度和美国制度其实没有什么不一样。
Follow a day from waking at six-thirty to coming home at eight, then leap across days, months, and years. This simple story helps you practice speaking about routines and life changes with clear time words.
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昨天卖了 我 的车。
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明年 我 想买新车。
Read this short story about people waiting in the rain for a new phone. You will practice numbers, time, and everyday vocabulary.
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晚上, 我 坐出租车去大学那边的苹果商店买手机。
Join a shopper on a quick trip to the store. You'll learn simple words for shopping and feelings in this easy-to-follow story.
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我 想买电视。
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这个商店没有 我 想买的电视。
Chat about where friends study Chinese while exploring 哪儿 and 哪里 across Beijing and Shanghai. Practice asking “where”, talking about “here” and “there”, and using the modest reply 哪里哪里 to accept a compliment.
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我 听钱老师说,“where”是“哪儿”。
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老包: 我 在上海学汉语。
In this easy story, you will follow a simple trip to the supermarket to buy apples. Practice numbers, question words, and nationalities in a real-life shopping context.
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我 有十五块钱。
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我 买了六个苹果。
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