Another person, someone other than the speaker or listener. He, him—the standard masculine third-person pronoun for any male.
他
He, him, the male third-person singular pronoun.
他 carries the narrative focus forward when tracking Dazhong's solitary life in China.
Common Usage & Traps
- 他工作很忙 — he is very busy with work
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他的是书他的书Do not insert 是 between possessive and noun.
Do 他 (he), 她 (she), and 它 (it) sound different in spoken Chinese?
They sound 100% identical in pronunciation (all "tā"); only their written characters differ!
Appears in Stories 17 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
In this HSK 1 story, two old friends from Britain and China share a meal with their girlfriends. A simple question about who pays leads to a clever and funny solution.
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他 叫谢大中。
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他 的女朋友是英国人。
Meet Dr. Mi, a doctor and teacher at Sichuan University. This simple HSK 1 story shows his daily routine from morning to night, helping you learn time expressions and everyday activities.
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他 是我的同学米中家的爸爸,今年五十五岁。
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他 是一个医生,也是一个老师。
Learn the fascinating story behind the Chinese idiom '东山再起' (Dongshan Zaiji), which means to make a comeback. Discover its historical roots and modern usage.
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东晋的朝廷一直希望 他 出来做官,服务天子。
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后来, 他 的家族遇到了困难, 他 才决定出来当官。
In this warm dialogue, a parent introduces their family at a restaurant. A teacher gently corrects common mistakes about family words and names, making it perfect for HSK 2 learners.
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他 姓钱,我们都喜欢叫 他 “老钱”,您可以叫 他 “小钱”。
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那是我的大儿子, 他 的姓名是“小明”。
This simple HSK 2 story introduces a warm family of six. Follow Little Bao and his British wife as they raise their two green-eyed children, each with their own personality.
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他 今年二十九岁。
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朋友们都叫 他 “小包”。
Follow Xiao Li as he copes with the effects of forest fires near his home in the US and reflects on environmental changes. A thoughtful story for HSK 4 learners.
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这几天, 他 一直睡不好。
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他 今天早上出门,几乎看不清楚前面的路。
Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.
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他 叫高友朋,是一个北京人。
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他 也在中为公司工作,但是因为周一我来公司的时候, 他 去上海了,所以我没有看见 他 。
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
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他 一个人坐在那儿,看外边。
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大中想:“老先生天天来,茶不热了也不喝, 他 天天在看什么呢?”
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
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他 天天上午八点上班,晚上九点下班。
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他 工作很忙,天天回家都很晚。
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
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整桌的龙虾、和牛, 他 一点儿没有碰,全程只动了三次筷子:一筷子鱼,一根青菜,半碗汤。
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旁边的人都在给 他 敬酒, 他 每次都端起来酒杯,嘴唇沾沾杯沿就放下。
Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.
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他 说,现在喜欢去茶馆喝茶的老北京不很多了。
Is four years to reach HSK 5 fast or slow? Follow a conversation between two learners as they compare study hours and share realistic strategies for busy adults.
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我和 他 学说话,也学认汉字。
This playful rhyme helps you learn family words in Chinese. Practice saying who's who with simple questions and answers!
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小朋友,我问问你,这个小朋友, 他 是谁?
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那个小孩子, 他 是谁?
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
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在他的晚年,有一位卖饼干的小人物成了他的朋友,给 他 带来一点意外和许多快乐。
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他 除了做饼干、卖饼干,还爱读一点书,喜欢与人讨论政治制度。
Before you read, think about the questions you ask every day. This simple poem shows you how to ask age, price, time, and more in friendly Chinese.
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看电视, 他 是谁?
Before you read, try clapping the rhythm. This poem introduces the days of the week and a fun secret: Chinese has two names for Sunday, but no 'Week Seven'!
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你想知道星期几,可以问 他 星期几。
This heartwarming story shows how a small act of kindness can be passed on. Follow Gao Xianming as he learns an important lesson about generosity in his new city.
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他 要去大学上课。
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老先生看见高先明,知道 他 不是中国学生。
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