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咱们

zánmen

Description

“咱们”是“我们”的意思,但一定包括听你说话的人。

"咱们" means "we," but it must include the person you are speaking to.

这个词在北方话里很常用,说起来很亲切。

This word is very common in northern dialects and sounds very friendly.

Meanings

咱们zánmen

we, us (including the listener)

咱们一起去吃饭吧。

Let's go eat together.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    咱们 always includes the listener; 我们 may or may not include them.

  • Etymology

    咱 (I/we) + plural marker 们; common in northern spoken Chinese.

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