Writing
它 (tā) — how to say "it" in Chinese
它
It (for inanimate objects and animals)
personal pronoun
How to use it
Doesn't change form: the same word is both subject and object.
它是我的猫。
tā shì wǒ de māo
It is my cat.
Radicals / Keys
宀
Roof
#40 · mián · 3 strokes
Examples
我的手机在桌子上，它很新。
My phone is on the table, it's new.
它在这里
It is here.
Mnemonic
[tā-] Tarzan decides it's time to inspect the jungle. He runs through the trees and spots a giant elephant holding a sign with 它 saying "It is my territory!" 🐘. Tarzan laughs and realizes that even inanimate objects have their own significance in this jungle.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "it" in Chinese?
"it" in Chinese is 它 (tā).
What does 它 mean in English?
它 (tā) means "It (for inanimate objects and animals)".
How is 它 pronounced?
It is pronounced tā (written as ta). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "it" in Chinese characters?
It is written 它 and has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 它?
它 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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