谁 (shéi)
pronoun · Beginner · Question Words
Meaning
English: Who
Used to ask about a person.
Examples
🗣 那个人是谁？
💬 Who is that person?
Etymology
‘谁’ (shéi) has its origins in ancient interrogative forms for inquiring about people. Its structure has remained relatively unchanged through Chinese history.
How & Where It’s Used
‘谁’ (shéi) is used informally and formally in spoken language, primarily to ask about someone’s identity and is consistent across most Chinese dialects.
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