那个
nà ge
The English phrase 'that one' is translated into Chinese as 那个 (nà ge).
In colloquial spoken Chinese, 那个 is frequently used as a filler word similar to 'um' or 'uh' while a speaker is thinking of what to say next.
Meaning: specified object (pron)
How do you pronounce it?
nà ge
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, 那个 is used as a euphemism to avoid saying a word that is considered taboo, vulgar or too intimate.
- The word 那个 can sometimes sound very similar to certain profanities in specific regional dialects, which can lead to awkward social moments if used excessively.
- In spoken Mandarin, 那个 is often pronounced as nèi ge to distinguish it from the word nà ge when used as a demonstrative pronoun.
Examples in context
- 这个水果比那个更好！This fruit is better than that one!This sentence shows how to use 那个 to compare two items.Tatoeba #5378529 by lee_wan, translation #5378536 by lee_wan
- 这个盒子没那个盒子大。This box is not as big as that one.This sentence demonstrates using 那个 to compare the size of two objects.Tatoeba #393914 by GlossaMatik, translation #57509 by jakov
- 你更喜欢哪个，这个还是那个？Which do you prefer: this one or that one?This sentence uses 那个 to offer a choice between two options.Tatoeba #332849 by fucongcong, translation #1266434 by yifen238
- 这本书好看，那个也很有意思。This book is interesting, that one is also captivating.
- 我想买一条裙子，请给我那条红色的。I would like to buy a dress, please give me that red one.
- 这个电影很好看，那个也不错。This movie is great, that one is not bad either.
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Example conversation
Wei and Xiaowen are looking at clothes in a shop.
- 伟 Wei晓雯，你看这件衬衫怎么样？Xiǎowén, nǐ kàn zhè jiàn chènshān zěnmeyàng?Xiaowen, what do you think of this shirt?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我喜欢那个。Wǒ xǐhuan nàge.I like that one.
- 伟 Wei那个颜色适合你吗？Nàge yánsè shìhé nǐ ma?Does that color suit you?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen是的，那个很好看。Shì de, nàge hěn hǎokàn.Yes, that one looks great.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
