这是我的同事
zhè shì wǒ de tóngshì
This is my colleague · trad. 這是我的同事
这是我的同事 (zhè shì wǒ de tóngshì) means 'This is my colleague.' It is a standard phrase used to introduce a coworker to another person, especially in professional or social settings.
What does 这是我的同事 (zhè shì wǒ de tóngshì) mean?
这是我的同事 (zhè shì wǒ de tóngshì) means “this is my colleague” in English.
When to use it
Neutral and polite. It is appropriate for introducing a colleague in most professional or social situations. To introduce a friend, use 这是我的朋友 (zhè shì wǒ de péngyou).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like 'juh shrr woh duh tong-shrr.' The 'shi' in 'tóngshì' is a neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 这是我的朋友zhè shì wǒ de péngyouthis is my friend
- 这是我的老板zhè shì wǒ de lǎobǎnthis is my boss
- 这是我的客户zhè shì wǒ de kèhùthis is my client
Examples
你好，这是我的同事，李先生。
nǐ hǎo, zhè shì wǒ de tóngshì, Lǐ xiānshēng.
Hello, this is my colleague, Mr. Li.
请允许我介绍，这是我的同事王小姐。
qǐng yǔnxǔ wǒ jièshào, zhè shì wǒ de tóngshì Wáng xiǎojiě.
Please allow me to introduce, this is my colleague, Ms. Wang.
这是我的同事，我们一起工作。
zhè shì wǒ de tóngshì, wǒmen yīqǐ gōngzuò.
This is my colleague, we work together.
Pro tip: In business contexts, it is customary to introduce your teammates before discussions or work begins.
Related phrases
我是……公司的 · I'm from … company我负责销售 · I'm in charge of sales贵公司 · Your company (polite)
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