we; us
我们
we; us
We, us. The plural form of 我, gathering your group or family together.
Common Usage & Traps
- 我们学校 — our school
- 我们的猫 — our cat
- 我们走吧 — Let's go.
- 等等我们 — Wait for us.
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我们的学生我们是学生If you mean 'We are students,' 的 changes it to 'our students.'
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我们猫我们的猫的 drops with groups like 我们学校, but not with pets like cats. 我们猫 sounds like 'we cats.'
Do I say 我们学校 or 我们的学校 for 'our school'?
Both work, but 我们学校 sounds tighter and more native for schools and classes.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| School, class, country | 我们学校 | 我们的学校 (not wrong, but stiff) |
| Books, cats, objects | 我们的书 | 我们书 |
Does 我们 change when it means 'us' instead of 'we'?
No. 我们 stays 我们 whether it means 'we' or 'us'.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Does the action | 我们走吧 | 走吧我们 |
| Receives the action | 等等我们 | 等等我 (if you mean 'us') |
| English habit | 一个 我们 | separate we / us forms |
Do I always need to say 我们 for 'we'?
No. Drop 我们 when everyone already knows who 'we' are.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Group is obvious | 走吧 | 我们走吧 (not wrong, just heavy) |
| Group is unclear | 我们走吧 | 走吧 |
| Need contrast | 我们去,他们不去 | 去,他们不去 |
Appears in Stories 15 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
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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我们 是老朋友,也是好朋友。
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我们 认识十多年了,很好的朋友。
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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今天 我们 就要看一个外国黑白老电影。
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对不起, 我们 要走了。
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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我们 几个月没有见了。
Learn the fascinating story behind the Chinese idiom '东山再起' (Dongshan Zaiji), which means to make a comeback. Discover its historical roots and modern usage.
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现在, 我们 用“东山再起”来形容一个人失败或退出后,通过努力又重新获得成功。
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比如,一个公司破产了,老板又重新创业赚钱, 我们 就可以说“他东山再起了”。
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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我们 一家四口人。
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他姓钱, 我们 都喜欢叫他“老钱”,您可以叫他“小钱”。
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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我教他英文,他教我中文,每天学几个词,很快, 我们 的英语和汉语都能好很多。
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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我们 明年十月就结婚。
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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儿子:“爸爸,你去 我们 学校玩吧!
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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结果第二天对方笑着砍了他五个点的价,一边还看着他眼睛说,看你昨天吃东西的样子就知道你这人没坏心眼,肯定没跟 我们 要高价,就便宜百分之五吧。
Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.
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今天 我们 就来为方便面说两句话——方便面真的是被大家误会了。
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我们 通常说,加热食品的时候,最高不能超过200℃。
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: 我们 说话的时候,只说“汉语”就可以了,就是说“中文老师、汉语老师”都可以。
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你知道,学习汉语很有意思,但是那个时候, 我们 班有三十个同学。
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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我们 不找猫了。”
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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我们 ,我和雨,说话。
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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““我还可以说, 我们 这个地方,有一个卖饼干的,每天在街上叫卖饼干,但他还愿意关心国家大事,关心英美的政治制度,希望国家能走上正确的道路──只这件奇事,已够使我乐观,使我高兴了。
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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上个星期, 我们 公司的六个人去北京开会。
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我们 坐的飞机很大,是五百人的大飞机。
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