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伲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
伲nǐwe (Shanghai dialect)zg, 7 strokes, radical 亻
伲nǐ(dialect) Iunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
伲nǐmyunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
伲nǐweunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
伲nǐourunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
伲nìwe (Shanghai dialect)zg, 7 strokes, radical 亻
伲nì(dialect) Iunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
伲nìmyunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
伲nìweunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
伲nìourunknown, 7 strokes, radical 亻
nǐ(ni3)
primary
T3
  1. 1we (Shanghai dialect)
  2. 2(dialect) I
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March 24, 2026

伲nǐ(ni3)

The character 伲 (nǐ) is primarily used in the Shanghai dialect to mean 'we' or 'I'. It functions as a variant of the more standard 你 (nǐ), which means 'you', and expresses a personal or collective identity in informal contexts, particularly in conversations among friends or family.

Strokes7Radical亻
Cultural Note

In Shanghai culture, using 伲 instead of 你 reflects local identity and camaraderie, embodying the city's unique linguistic heritage. It is often used among locals to foster a sense of belonging in informal settings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a group of friends (we) standing together, each holding a small banner that reads 'I' (伲). The character looks like two people side by side (亻) with the 'you' (你) character at the center, emphasizing the togetherness of 'we' while subtly shifting the focus from 'you' to 'I'.

Meanings of 伲

nǐ(ni3)
primary
1we (Shanghai dialect)
2(dialect) I
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About 伲

伲Simplified
7Strokes
亻Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 伲

Usage Notes

伲 is quite informal and should be used in casual conversations rather than formal settings. Be careful not to confuse it with 你 (nǐ), especially since both can lead to miscommunication if used interchangeably in different dialects. Common collocations include phrases that denote inclusion or collective action.

HSK Study Tips

While not included in the HSK levels, understanding 伲 can enhance your grasp of regional dialects in China. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in spoken Shanghai dialect and how it relates to the standard Mandarin 你 (nǐ).

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 伲 in formal contexts or with unfamiliar people, thinking it's a standard term like 你. Instead, use 你 in those situations to avoid sounding too casual.

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Pronunciation of 伲

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Etymology of 伲

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

people

Semantic (meaning)亻
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Phonetic (sound)尼
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Case file: 伲

  1. 1The meaning half亻 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half尼 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaypeople
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 伲?

Decomposition of 伲

IDS Structure⿰亻尼
伲Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
尼ni2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 伲?

How to say we (Shanghai dialect) in Chinese

“we (Shanghai dialect)” in Chinese is伲nǐ

The character 伲 (nǐ) is primarily used in the Shanghai dialect to mean 'we' or 'I'. It functions as a variant of the more standard 你 (nǐ), which means 'you', and expresses a personal or collective identity in informal contexts, particularly in conversations among friends or family.

When to use 伲

伲 is quite informal and should be used in casual conversations rather than formal settings. Be careful not to confuse it with 你 (nǐ), especially since both can lead to miscommunication if used interchangeably in different dialects. Common collocations include phrases that denote inclusion or collective action.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 伲 in formal contexts or with unfamiliar people, thinking it's a standard term like 你. Instead, use 你 in those situations to avoid sounding too casual.

Write 伲

伲

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Word Family of 伲

Words Containing This Character1
伲nǐmy
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Compound Meaning

What does 伲 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 伲

No, 伲 is primarily spoken and should be avoided in formal writing.

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