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我打字
wǒ dǎ zì
I type

我打字 (wǒ dǎzì) is the most direct and common way to say "I type" in Mandarin Chinese, referring to the action of inputting text using a keyboard or keypad.

When to use it

Neutral. To express an ongoing action, you can add 在 (zài) or 正在 (zhèngzài) before 打字, like 我正在打字 ("I am typing"). To say "I can type" (as a skill), use 我会打字 (wǒ huì dǎzì).

How to pronounce it

Sounds like "WOH-dah-DZUH." When 我 (wǒ, 3rd tone) is followed by 打 (dǎ, 3rd tone), the first tone changes to a rising tone, so it's pronounced like "WÓ-dǎ-DZUH." The final 字 (zì) is a falling tone.

Other ways to say it

  • 我在打字wǒ zài dǎ zìI am typing (ongoing action)
  • 我会打字wǒ huì dǎ zìI can type (skill)
  • 我用键盘打字wǒ yòng jiàn pán dǎ zìI type using a keyboard

Examples

我每天都打字。
wǒ měi tiān dōu dǎ zì 。
I type every day.
我正在打字，稍后回复你。
wǒ zhèng zài dǎ zì ， shāo hòu huí fù nǐ 。
I am typing right now, I'll reply to you later.
我打字速度很快。
wǒ dǎ zì sù dù hěn kuài 。
My typing speed is very fast.
Pro tip: The verb 打字 (dǎzì) literally means "to strike characters." It's a versatile term used for typing on any device, from computers to phones.

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