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他们 (tāmen) vs 她们 (tāmen) — use 他们 when referring to a mixed-gender or all-male group, and 她们 when referring exclusively to a group of females.
Common mistakes include using 他们 when referring to a female-only group, where 她们 (tā men) should be used instead. It is informal and can be used in both formal and casual contexts, but be mindful of using the appropriate pronoun based on the group's gender composition.
他们 is often introduced in HSK Level 1 as a basic pronoun. Students should focus on using it in sentences to understand its plural nature and contrast it with 她们 and 它们 (tā men - they for females; tā men - they for things).
Learners often confuse 他们 with 她们, mistakenly using 他们 for female groups. For example, saying 他们 (tā men) when referring to a female team is incorrect; use 她们 instead.
Pronunciation of 他们
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How to say they in Chinese
“they” in Chinese is他们
他们 (tā men) means 'they' in Mandarin and is used to refer to a group of people that includes at least one male or a mixed-gender group. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts to indicate a third-person plural subject.
When to use 他们
Common mistakes include using 他们 when referring to a female-only group, where 她们 (tā men) should be used instead. It is informal and can be used in both formal and casual contexts, but be mindful of using the appropriate pronoun based on the group's gender composition.
他们 or something close to it
他们 (tāmen) vs 她们 (tāmen) — use 他们 when referring to a mixed-gender or all-male group, and 她们 when referring exclusively to a group of females.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 他们 with 她们, mistakenly using 他们 for female groups. For example, saying 他们 (tā men) when referring to a female team is incorrect; use 她们 instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 他们
No, you should use 她们 (tā men) for an all-female group.
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