\tThe Chinese symbol for "I" or "me" is \u6211 (w\u01d2). Easily remember how to write \u6211 by understanding the Chinese character's radicals and interesting etymology.<\/p>\n
\t"ME" VERSUS "I"
\tWhile the English language has separate terms that differentiate between "me" and "I", Chinese is simpler. One character, \u6211, represents both "me" and "I" in the Chinese language.<\/p>\n
\tFor example, \u6211\u997f\u4e86 (w\u01d2 è le) means "I am hungry." On the other hand, \u7ed9\u6211 (g\u011bi w\u01d2) translates to "give me."<\/p>\n
\tRADICAL
\tThe Chinese character \u6211 (w\u01d2) is composed of \u624b (sh\u01d2u), which means hand, and \u6208 (g\u0113), which is a dagger-like tool. In this case, \u624b is used here in the form of \u624c, the hand radical. Thus, \u6211 appears as a hand holding a little spear.<\/p>\n
\tPRONUNCIATION
\t\u6211 (w\u01d2) is pronounced using the third tone. This tone has a falling-rising quality.<\/p>\n
\tCHARACTER EVOLUTION
\tAn early form of \u6211 showed two spears crossing. This symbol evolved into its present form over time. Depicting a hand holding a spear, the Chinese character for "I" is a symbol of ego assertion and therefore an appropriate representation of “I" or "me.”<\/p>\n
\tMANDARIN VOCABULARY WITH W\u01d1
\tHere are five examples of common Chinese phrases that incorporate the character, \u6211:<\/p>\n
\t\u6211\u5011 traditional \/ \u6211\u4eec simplified (w\u01d2 men) – We; us; ourselves<\/p>\n
\t\u6211\u81ea\u5df1 (w\u01d2 zì j\u01d0) – Myself<\/p>\n
\t\u6211\u7684 (w\u01d2 de) – Mine<\/p>\n
\t\u6211\u660e\u767d ( w\u01d2 míngbái) – I understand<\/p>\n
\t\u6211\u4e5f\u662f (w\u01d2 y\u011bshì) – Me too <\/p>\n