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Who
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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Who meanings in Chinese
谁
Example:
Who is that person?
那个人是谁？
Do you know who called me?
你知道是谁给我打的电话吗？
Usage: InformalContext: Used to ask about the identity of a person.
Note: This is the most common usage of 'who' in questions regarding identity.
谁
Example:
Who wants to join us?
谁想加入我们？
Who do you think will win?
你认为谁会赢？
Usage: InformalContext: Used to inquire about participants or opinions.
Note: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts depending on tone.
谁
Example:
Who is responsible for this mess?
谁对这个烂摊子负责？
Who do you trust the most?
你最信任谁？
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to ask for accountability or trust.
Note: In more formal contexts, it may be rephrased to sound less direct.
谁
Example:
Who said that?
谁说的？
Who was that man at the party?
派对上的那个男人是谁？
Usage: InformalContext: Used to inquire about statements or observations.
Note: Often used in casual conversations.
Who's synonyms
Whom
Whom is used as an object pronoun, particularly in formal writing or speech. It is the objective form of 'who'.
Example: To whom did you give the book?
Note: Whom is used when referring to the object of a verb or preposition, whereas 'who' is used as a subject pronoun.
Which person
This phrase can be used interchangeably with 'who' to inquire about a specific individual.
Example: Which person is responsible for this mess?
Note:
What person
Similar to 'which person', this phrase can also be used as a synonym for 'who' to ask about an individual.
Example: What person would do such a thing?
Note:
Who expressions, common phrases
Who's who
Refers to a situation where it is difficult to distinguish one person from another due to similarities.
Example: In this group of talented individuals, it's hard to tell who's who.
Note: The original word 'who' is used to ask about a person's identity, while 'who's who' refers to the confusion of identities.
Who's there
A common phrase used in jokes or when someone is at the door and wants to know who is on the other side.
Example: Knock, knock. Who's there?
Note: The original word 'who' is used to inquire about a person, while 'who's there' is used to ask for the identity of someone at the door.
Who cares
Expresses indifference or lack of concern about a particular matter or opinion.
Example: I don't like the new policy. Who cares anyway?
Note: The original word 'who' is used for asking about a person, while 'who cares' dismisses the importance of a person's interest.
Who in their right mind
Questions the sanity or rationality of a person who would do or believe something absurd.
Example: Who in their right mind would agree to such a ridiculous proposal?
Note: The original word 'who' is used for asking about a person, while 'who in their right mind' questions the rationality of that person.
Who knows
Expresses uncertainty or a lack of knowledge about a particular situation or outcome.
Example: Who knows what the future holds for us?
Note: The original word 'who' is used for asking about a person, while 'who knows' conveys uncertainty about the answer or outcome.
Who am I to judge
Acknowledges one's lack of authority or moral high ground to criticize or pass judgment on someone else.
Example: I may not agree with her choices, but who am I to judge?
Note: The original word 'who' is used for asking about a person, while 'who am I to judge' questions one's own right to criticize or judge others.
Who's to say
Challenges the idea that there is a definitive answer or authority on a particular matter.
Example: Who's to say what the best course of action is in this situation?
Note: The original word 'who' is used for asking about a person, while 'who's to say' questions the authority or certainty of a statement or decision.
Who everyday (slang) expressions
Who's the boss
Used to inquire or assert who is in charge or has authority in a situation.
Example: I don't know who's the boss around here anymore.
Note: The original word 'who' refers to a person, while the slang term 'who's the boss' focuses on determining the person in a position of power.
Whoa
An exclamation used to express surprise, awe, or to tell someone to stop or slow down.
Example: Whoa, slow down! You're speaking too fast.
Note: Unlike 'who,' 'whoa' is an interjection used to indicate a sudden stop or shock.
Whoa Nelly
An emphatic form of 'whoa' used to express heightened surprise, excitement, or caution.
Example: Whoa Nelly! That was a close call.
Note: Similar to 'whoa,' 'whoa Nelly' adds emphasis and intensity to the expression.
Whoops
An exclamation used to acknowledge a small mistake or accident.
Example: Whoops, I dropped my phone!
Note: While 'who' is a question pronoun, 'whoops' is an informal interjection used to admit an error.
Whoa whoa whoa
An expression used to indicate a need to slow down, pause, or show disbelief.
Example: Whoa whoa whoa, let's not get ahead of ourselves here.
Note: By repeating 'whoa,' this slang term emphasizes the need to stop or consider the situation carefully.
Whoopsy daisy
A playful and informal way to express a minor mishap, mistake, or accident.
Example: Whoopsy daisy, I spilled my drink.
Note: Similar to 'whoops,' 'whoopsy daisy' adds a whimsical or childlike tone to acknowledging an error.
Who's your daddy
A boastful or taunting phrase used to assert dominance, control, or superiority in a situation.
Example: He scored the winning goal and yelled, 'Who's your daddy now?'
Note: In contrast to the neutral question 'who,' 'who's your daddy' is used provocatively and often in a confrontational or competitive context.
Who - Examples
Who is that person?
那个人是谁？
Who is coming to the party?
谁要来参加派对？
Who won the game?
谁赢得了比赛？
Who is your favorite actor?
你最喜欢的演员是谁？
Who grammar
Who - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Wh-pronoun (Wh-pronoun)
Lemma: who
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Who Contains 1 syllables: who
Phonetic transcription: ˈhü
who , ˈhü (The red syllable is stressed)
Who - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Who: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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