How common it is
东西 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say dōngxī slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
东西 (dōngxī) 是用来指代各种物品或事物的词语，可以单独使用也可以和其它词搭配使用。
东西 (dōngxī) 是用来指代各种物品或事物的词语，可以单独使用也可以和其它词搭配使用。
Context note
在日常生活中，我们经常需要用东西这个词来描述身边的物品。比如购物时会说‘我要买一些东西’，或者在家里会说‘我的书在哪里？到处都是东西！’
在日常生活中，我们经常需要用东西这个词来描述身边的物品。比如购物时会说‘我要买一些东西’，或者在家里会说‘我的书在哪里？到处都是东西！’
5 examples
我有东西要给你
wǒ yǒu dōngxī yào gěi nǐ
I have something to give you
你把书放在哪里了？我把钥匙弄丢了，找不到东西了。
nǐ bǎ shū fàng zài nǎ lǐ le? wǒ jiǎ ba yào ròng diū le, bù zhǎo dào dōngxī le.
Where did you put the book? I lost my keys and can't find anything.
妈妈买了好多东西
māma mǎi le hěn duō dōngxī
Mom bought a lot of things
我最喜欢的东西是玩具
wǒ zuì xǐ huān de dōngxī shì wán yào
The thing I like best is toys
你把东西收拾好
nǐ bǎ dōngxī shōu shí hǎo
Please put your things away
5 mini stories
妈妈买了很多水果和东西。
māma mǎi le hěn duō shuǐguǒ hé dōngxī.
Mom bought a lot of fruits and other stuff.
我今天去超市买了好多东西。
wǒ jīntiān qù chāoshì mǎi le hěn duō dōngxī.
I went to the supermarket today and bought a lot of things.
爸爸把所有的书都放在桌子上。
bàba bǎ suǒyǒu de shū dōu fàng zài zhuōzi shàng.
Dad put all the books on the table.
妹妹在房间里到处找东西。
mèimei zài fángjiān lǐ chùchù zhǎo dōngxī.
My little sister is looking for things in her room.
我找不到我的钥匙，可能是放在包里了。
wǒ bù zhǎodào wǒ de yāoti, kěnéng shì fàng zài bāo lǐ le.
I can't find my keys; they might be in my bag.