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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
我wǒIHSK 1, r, 7 strokes, radical 戈, rank #2, Easy
我wǒmeHSK 1, r, 7 strokes, radical 戈, rank #2, Easy
我wǒmyHSK 1, r, 7 strokes, radical 戈, rank #2, Easy
我wǒI, me, my; our, usHSK 1, r, 7 strokes, radical 戈, rank #2, Easy
wǒ(wo3) T3
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  2. 2me
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March 24, 2026
我wǒ(wo3)

The character '我' (wǒ) means 'I' or 'me' in Mandarin. It is the first-person singular pronoun used to refer to oneself, making it a fundamental part of personal expression in conversation. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as introducing oneself or sharing personal opinions.

Strokes7Radical戈Frequency#2DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, self-reference is often coupled with humility and modesty. While '我' is used to express oneself, it is common to downplay one's achievements in conversation, reflecting cultural values of modesty.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person pointing to themselves, saying 'I' while holding a mirror. The character '我' resembles a person with arms outstretched, emphasizing the self. To remember its pronunciation, think of 'wǒ' as a sound you make when you want attention—like calling out, 'Whoa! Look at me!'

Meanings of 我

wǒ(wo3)
1I
2me
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About 我

我Simplified
7Strokes
戈Radical
代词dàicípronoun (pron.)Part of Speech
#2Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L1HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 我

Quick Contrast

我 (wǒ) vs 自己 (zìjǐ) — use 我 when referring directly to oneself as the subject, while 自己 emphasizes the reflexive aspect of oneself.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person pointing to themselves, saying 'I' while holding a mirror. The character '我' resembles a person with arms outstretched, emphasizing the self. To remember its pronunciation, think of 'wǒ' as a sound you make when you want attention—like calling out, 'Whoa! Look at me!'

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse '我' with '我的' (wǒ de), which means 'my.' Remember that '我' stands alone as 'I' or 'me.' It’s informal, so use it with friends, but you can also use it in more formal situations without issue. Pay attention to the third tone in pronunciation, as mispronouncing it may lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 1 word, '我' is essential for beginners. Focus on using it in simple sentences to introduce yourself and express personal thoughts. It connects with other basic pronouns and verbs that describe actions you perform.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, self-reference is often coupled with humility and modesty. While '我' is used to express oneself, it is common to downplay one's achievements in conversation, reflecting cultural values of modesty.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is using '我' incorrectly in phrases like '我的喜欢' (which translates incorrectly to 'my like'). The correct expression would be '我喜欢' (I like). Additionally, some learners may forget to use it in sentences, leading to incomplete thoughts.

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Etymology of 我

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Pictograph of a weapon or farming tool with a forked blade and long handle. The meaning "I; me" is a phonetic loan.

Memory Hint

A hand 扌 holding a weapon 戈

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 我

IDS Structure⿰扌戈
我Full Character
=
扌shou3
left
戈Ge1
right
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Grammar Patterns of 我

我 functions as a pronoun — it stands in for a noun. Use it in the same positions as nouns (subject before verb, object after). Plurals are formed by adding 们 (我们, 他们). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

这是____的书。

This is my book.

Example Sentences for 我 (100)

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“我会找催眠师试试，”我突然坚决地说。

“ “ wǒ huì zhǎo cuī mián shī shì，” shì ，” wǒ tū rán jiān jué。

"I think I'll try a hypnotist," I said with sudden resolution.
2
我本人也保证将继续为正义而战。

wǒ běn rén yě bǎo zhèng jiāng jì xù wéi zhèng yì ér zhàn。

I too am committing myself to continue the fight for justice.
3
我真的不明白为什么要改变它。

wǒ zhēn de bù míng bái wéi shí mó yào gǎi biàn tā。

I really don't see any reason for changing it.
4
我感觉到后腰一阵剧痛。

wǒ gǎn jué dào hòu yāo yī zhèn jù tòng。

I felt a sharp pain in my lower back.
5
我不开车，公共汽车条件又太糟糕。

wǒ bù kāi chē， ， gōng gòng qì chē tiáo jiàn yòu tài zāo。

I don't drive and the buses are quite hopeless.
6
我讨厌别人就那件事指责我们。

wǒ tǎo yàn bié rén jiù nà jiàn shì zhǐ zé wǒ mén。

I hate it when people accuse us of that.
7
我一直乐于尝试新产品。

wǒ yī zhí lè yú cháng shì xīn chǎn pǐn。

I'm always pleased to try out a new variety.
8
如果我对此不做点儿什么，就是不负责任。

rú guǒ wǒ duì cǐ bù zuò diǎn ér shí mó， ， jiù shì bù fù zé。

I would be remiss if I did not do some-thing about it.
9
我一无所成，所以他们瞧不起我。

wǒ yī wú suǒ chéng， ， suǒ yǐ tā mén qiáo bù qǐ。

I wasn't successful, so they looked down on me.
10
我无权安排这些事情。

wǒ wú quán ān pái zhè xiē shì qíng。

It is not for me to arrange such matters.
11
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
12
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
13
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
14
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
15
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
16
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
17
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
18
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
19
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
20
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
21
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
22
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
23
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
24
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
25
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
26
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
27
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
28
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
29
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
30
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
31
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
32
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
33
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
34
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
35
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
36
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
37
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
38
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
39
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
40
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
41
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
42
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
43
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
44
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
45
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
46
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
47
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
48
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
49
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
50
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
51
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
52
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
53
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
54
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
55
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
56
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
57
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
58
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
59
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
60
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
61
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
62
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
63
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
64
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
65
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
66
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
67
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
68
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
69
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
70
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
71
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
72
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
73
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
74
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
75
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
76
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
77
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
78
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
79
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
80
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
81
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
82
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
83
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
84
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
85
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
86
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
87
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
88
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
89
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
90
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
91
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
92
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
93
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
94
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.
95
我是学生。

Wǒ shì xuéshēng.

I am a student.
96
我喜欢吃苹果。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ.

I like to eat apples.
97
我有一个弟弟。

Wǒ yǒu yī gè dìdi.

I have a younger brother.
98
我住在北京。

Wǒ zhù zài Běijīng.

I live in Beijing.
99
我每天晚上都看书。

Wǒ měitiān wǎnshàng dōu kàn shū.

I read books every evening.
100
我喜欢听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè.

I like listening to music.

Cultural Notes for 我

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, self-reference is often coupled with humility and modesty. While '我' is used to express oneself, it is common to downplay one's achievements in conversation, reflecting cultural values of modesty.

Word Family of 我

Compounds22
哦e2to chant
饿e4to be hungry
俄E2sudden, abrupt; used in transliterations
鹅e2goose
娥e2beautiful, pretty; good; surname
蛾e2moth
峨e2lofty; the name of a mountain
義yi4right conduct, propriety; justice
锇e2osmium
鵝e2goose
涐
皒e2white
硪wo4a flat stone used as a mortar
莪e2mugwort, Artemisia
峩
珴
睋
誐
鋨
餓e4hungry; greedy
騀
鵞
Words Containing This Character20
我wǒI
我们wǒmenwe我們
我国China我國
自我zìwǒself-
我方we
自我批评self-criticism自我批評
忘我selflessness
自我介绍self-introduction自我介紹
我行我素to continue in one's own way (idiom)
你死我活two parties cannot coexist
无我anatta (Buddhist concept of "non-self")無我
卿卿我我to bill and coo (idiom)
小我the self
你追我赶friendly one-upmanship你追我趕
我辈us我輩
尔虞我诈each tries to outwit the other爾虞我詐
自我陶醉self-satisfied
时不我待time and tide wait for no man (idiom)時不我待
依我看in my opinion
敌我矛盾Either you are for us or against us.敵我矛盾
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 我

You can use '我' at the beginning of a sentence like '我喜欢这个' (I like this).