他

tā pron.

Another person, someone other than the speaker or listener. He, him—the standard masculine third-person pronoun for any male.

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
  • 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!

Spoken Mandarin is gender-neutral; the differentiation between 他, 她, and 它 was only created in the 20th century for written clarity.

Appears in Stories 17 stories

Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.

《米老师的一天》 (A Doctor's Daily Routine) HSK 1
~3 min read 216 chars
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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.

  • 他 是我的同学米中家的爸爸,今年五十五岁。

  • 他 是一个医生,也是一个老师。

《我们一家》 (A Family Dinner at the Restaurant) HSK 2
~6 min read 401 chars
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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.

  • 他 姓钱,我们都喜欢叫 他 “老钱”,您可以叫 他 “小钱”。

  • 那是我的大儿子, 他 的姓名是“小明”。

《友好的高友朋》 (A Friendly New Friend at Work) HSK 2
~4 min read 243 chars
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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.

  • 他 叫高友朋,是一个北京人。

  • 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 。

《七号桌的客人》 (The Guest at Table Seven) HSK 1
~5 min read 396 chars
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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.

  • 他 一个人坐在那儿,看外边。

  • 大中想:“老先生天天来,茶不热了也不喝, 他 天天在看什么呢?”

《热面条》 (Hot Noodles on a Cold Night) HSK 1
~5 min read 399 chars
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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.

  • 他 天天上午八点上班,晚上九点下班。

  • 他 工作很忙,天天回家都很晚。

《饥饿的深意》 (The Hidden Meaning of Hunger) HSK 7
~11 min read 1243 chars
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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.

  • 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。

  • 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。

《这还是茶馆儿吗?》 (Teahouse or Cinema?) HSK 3
~3 min read 325 chars
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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.

  • 他 说,现在喜欢去茶馆喝茶的老北京不很多了。

《大学者和小人物》 (The Scholar and the Cookie Seller) HSK 5
~8 min read 882 chars
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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.

  • 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。

  • 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。

《星期七》 (The Week Without Seven) HSK 1
~2 min read 82 chars
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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'!

  • 你想知道星期几,可以问 他 星期几。

《五块钱》 (The Five-Yuan Gift) HSK 1
~6 min read 414 chars
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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.

  • 他 要去大学上课。

  • 老先生看见高先明,知道 他 不是中国学生。

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