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们 (men) — how to say "(plural marker)" in Chinese
们
(plural marker)
suffix
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Examples
我们一起去看电影。
We are going to watch a movie together.
学生们在教室里学习
The students are studying in the classroom
Mnemonic
[men-] Men-Men is a magic rabbit who gathers friends into a group 🐰. One bunny alone is just a bunny, but say "他" and add 们 — and suddenly it's a whole bunch. He whispers, "们 goes after a word for people when there are several."
Frequently asked questions
What does 们 mean in English?
们 (men) means "(plural marker)".
How is 们 pronounced?
It is pronounced men (written as men). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "(plural marker)" in Chinese characters?
It is written 们.
What HSK 3.0 level is 们?
们 is on the HSK 3.0 level 1 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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Grammar with 们
要不 — how about…?
要不 (yàobù) + Suggestion / Option
在 — actions in progress
(正 (zhèng)) 在 (zài) + Verb
干脆 — just do it
干脆 (gāncuì) + Verb Phrase
无论 — no matter what
无论 (wúlùn) / 不论 (bùlùn)⋯⋯，都 (dōu) / 也 (yě)⋯⋯
经过 — after / as a result of
经过 (jīngguò) + Event / Time，⋯⋯
将 — future with “will”
Subj. + 将 (jiāng) + Verb Phrase