这是我朋友
zhè shì wǒ péngyou
This is my friend · trad. 這是我朋友
这是我朋友 (zhè shì wǒ péngyou) is the standard and most common way to introduce one's friend in Mandarin Chinese. It follows the simple introduction formula: 这是我 + person.
What does 这是我朋友 (zhè shì wǒ péngyou) mean?
这是我朋友 (zhè shì wǒ péngyou) means “this is my friend” in English.
When to use it
Neutral and appropriate for most social situations. To introduce multiple friends, you can say 这些是我的朋友 (zhèxiē shì wǒde péngyou), “These are my friends.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “juh shrr woh pung-yoh.” The tones are falling, falling, third, and neutral.
Other ways to say it
- 这是我妈妈zhè shì wǒ māmaThis is my mom
- 这是我同事zhè shì wǒ tóngshìThis is my colleague
- 这是我家人zhè shì wǒ jiārénThese are my family members
Examples
你好，这是我朋友，李华。
nǐ hǎo, zhè shì wǒ péngyou, Lǐ Huá.
Hello, this is my friend, Li Hua.
这是我朋友，我们一起长大的。
zhè shì wǒ péngyou, wǒmen yīqǐ zhǎngdà de.
This is my friend; we grew up together.
请问，这是我朋友的座位吗？
qǐngwèn, zhè shì wǒ péngyou de zuòwèi ma?
Excuse me, is this my friend's seat?
Pro tip: The pattern 这是我 + [person] is very versatile for introducing anyone, from family members to colleagues.
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