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“their” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqí

Example

其父母均健在。qí fù mǔ jūn jiàn zài

Their parents are both alive.

Illustration for 其 (their)

How to say “their” in Chinese

“Their” in Chinese is 其 (qí).

A formal pointer that identifies a person or thing as the one in question, or marks what belongs to it.

Full entry for 其: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 其

毕业后,他与朋友保持联系,但其后很少见面。bì yè hòu tā yǔ péng yǒu bǎo chí lián xì dàn qí hòu hén shǎo jiàn miàn

After graduating, he kept in touch with his friends, but afterward they rarely saw each other.

Tips for using 其

  • In everyday speech, this word rarely stands alone; ordinary spoken forms usually replace it, while it remains common in formal writing and established compounds.

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