| |
|
Pinyin | wǒ (third tone) |
| English | I; me | |
| A bit like 'woo' but the 'w' is rather muted | ||
Originally this rather fundamental character was a pictogram showing two spears confronting each other giving the flavour of concept of ownership and self. Over the years the right hand constituent has changed to become a little less confrontational - it is a hand holding the spear.
| wǒ | shì | měi | guó | rén | |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
| I | am | beautiful=America | country | person | = I am American |