我

wǒ pron.

A single self-referencing pronoun for the speaker. Used as "I/me" in all modern contexts; also denotes the self or ego.

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 (wǒ gěi nǐ zuò) — I'll cook/make it for you
  • 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.

我 is 'I' as a subject and 'me' as an object. It stays constant everywhere without changing form.

Appears in Stories 31 stories

Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.

《大飞机》 (The Big Airplane) HSK 1
~2 min read 97 chars
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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.

  • 我 找了一件衣服给他们。

《很贵的苹果》 (The Expensive Apples) HSK 1
~2 min read 137 chars
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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.

  • 今天白天的时候, 我 去 我 家这边的超市买东西。

  • 我 看见超市有大苹果,也有小苹果。

《你也在想我吗》 (Do You Miss Me Too?) HSK 1
~2 min read 128 chars
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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.

  • 我 坐在桌前,在喝一杯茶,一杯热热的茶。

  • 我 看着电脑,写下了几个字:小雨, 我 想你。

《我们一家》 (A Family Dinner at the Restaurant) HSK 2
~6 min read 401 chars
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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.

  • 我 的朋友说这个饭馆虽然很小,但是很有名。

  • A:不是, 我 和我的家人来吃饭。

《五块钱》 (The Five-Yuan Gift) HSK 1
~6 min read 414 chars
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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.

  • 我 明天给您钱。”

  • 老先生说:“不要给 我 。”

《友好的高友朋》 (A Friendly New Friend at Work) HSK 2
~4 min read 243 chars
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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.

  • 今天是 我 到中为公司工作的第五天。

  • 今天 我 认识了一个新朋友,真高兴。

《七号桌的客人》 (The Guest at Table Seven) HSK 1
~5 min read 396 chars
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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.

  • 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。

  • 他天天晚上九点下班, 我 坐在七号桌子前看他。

《是谁要去玩?》 (A Hot Day at School) HSK 1
~4 min read 261 chars
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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.

  • 我 的儿子对 我 说:“爸爸, 我 想去学校玩儿“。

  • “那, 我 可以一个人玩儿”。

《热面条》 (Hot Noodles on a Cold Night) HSK 1
~5 min read 399 chars
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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.

  • 今天外边太冷了, 我 给你做热面条。”

  • 老先生对大中说:“ 我 知道你天天晚上都来。

《这还是茶馆儿吗?》 (Teahouse or Cinema?) HSK 3
~3 min read 325 chars
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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.

  • 我 在北京游学。

  • 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"。

《找“大白”》 (Looking for Big White) HSK 1
~5 min read 361 chars
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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.

  • 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。

  • 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。

《我的家人(1)》 (My Family Members) HSK 1
~2 min read 116 chars
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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.

  • 宝宝,宝宝, 我 问你,爸爸的爸爸叫什么?

  • 宝宝,宝宝, 我 再问你妈妈的爸爸叫什么?

《我的家人(2)》 (My Family Members) HSK 1
~2 min read 141 chars
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This playful rhyme helps you learn family words in Chinese. Practice saying who's who with simple questions and answers!

  • 小朋友, 我 问问你,这个小朋友,他是谁?

  • 小朋友, 我 再问你,这个女孩子,她是谁?

《三号病房的苹果》 (The Apple in Ward Three) HSK 1
~3 min read 191 chars
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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.

  • 桌子上有老先生写的字:“ 我 的朋友,你天天都好!”

《大学者和小人物》 (The Scholar and the Cookie Seller) HSK 5
~8 min read 882 chars
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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.

  • 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。

  • 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。

《哪里哪里!》 (Where is 'Where'?) HSK 1
~6 min read 432 chars
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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.

  • 我 听钱老师说,“where”是“哪儿”。

  • 老包: 我 在上海学汉语。

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