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    Expressing "its" or "their" with 其 (qí)

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    Structure

    其 + Noun

    Explanation

    其 (qí) is a formal pronoun meaning "its," "his," "her," or "their." It is used in written Chinese and formal contexts as a possessive modifier before a noun. For example, 其结果 means "its result."

    Examples

    • 这家公司以其优质的服务闻名。

      Zhè jiā gōngsī yǐ qí yōuzhì de fúwù wénmíng.

      This company is famous for its high-quality service.

    • 每个城市都有其独特的文化。

      Měi gè chéngshì dōu yǒu qí dútè de wénhuà.

      Every city has its unique culture.

    • 这项政策及其影响值得关注。

      Zhè xiàng zhèngcè jí qí yǐngxiǎng zhídé guānzhù.

      This policy and its impact are worth paying attention to.

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