pronoun in Chinese

pronoun in Chinese is 代词, 代詞 — pronoun means a word used in place of a noun, such as I, you, she, it, they, this or who, so you do not have to repeat the name.

pronoun in Chinese

代词

noun

Pronounced: dài cí

(grammar) A type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.

代詞

noun

Pronounced: dài cí

(grammar) A type of word that refers anaphorically to a noun or noun phrase, but which cannot ordinarily be preceded by a determiner and rarely takes an attributive adjective.

What does "pronoun" mean?

noun A word used in place of a noun, such as I, you, she, it, they, this or who, so you do not have to repeat the name.
"In "Ella lost her keys", "her" is a pronoun."
noun The set of personal pronouns a person uses for themselves, such as she/her, he/him or they/them, often stated so that others address them correctly.
"My pronouns are they/them."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

pronoun in a sentence

In "Ella lost her keys", "her" is a pronoun.
Replace the repeated name with a pronoun to make the sentence flow.
My pronouns are they/them.
The name badges had space for pronouns.

Common Chinese translations

the of to AND a in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "pronoun" in Chinese?

"pronoun" in Chinese is 代词, 代詞. pronoun means: A word used in place of a noun, such as I, you, she, it, they, this or who, so you do not have to repeat the name.

How do you pronounce 代词?

"pronoun" in Chinese is 代词, pronounced "dài cí".

How do you use "pronoun" in a sentence?

Example: "In "Ella lost her keys", "her" is a pronoun." In Chinese, "pronoun" is 代词, 代詞.

Are there other ways to say "pronoun" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "pronoun": 代词, 代詞.

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