我 wǒ I
How it came to be
象形 · Pictogram · 假借 borrowed for its sound
A drawing of the thing it means.
Originally: saw-toothed weapon
The oldest form is a pronged weapon or tool; already on the oracle bones it was borrowed for its sound to write the word I.
用法
- 'I / me': 我们 (wǒmen) we / us.
- No case change: 我 serves as both subject and object. 自我 (zìwǒ) = the self.
含“我”的汉字
含“我”的词语
例句
- 这是我家。 Zhè shì wǒ jiā.This is my house.
- 我回来了。 Wǒ huílái le.I'm back.
- 我有一本书。 Wǒ yǒu yì běn shū.I have a book.
- 我看见他了。 Wǒ kànjiàn tā le.I saw him.