他们

Learning Chinese: How to Say "They" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 他们
Pinyin: tāmen
Pronunciation: ta1 men2
English Translation: They

Usage:

"他们 (tāmen)" is the Chinese word for "they" and is used to refer to a group of people or things. It is the plural form of "他 (tā)", which means "he" or "she".

Example:

Chinese: 他们来了。
Pinyin: Tāmen lái le.
English: They have come.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "他们 (tāmen)" that you may hear:

她们 (tāmen): Used to refer to a group of women or girls.
他们俩 (tāmen liǎ): Used to refer to a group of two people, regardless of gender.
他们仨 (tāmen sā): Used to refer to a group of three people, regardless of gender.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "他们 (tāmen)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "they" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "他们 (tāmen)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"他们 (tāmen)" is typically used when referring to a group of people who are not present.
To say "they" when referring to a group of people who are present, you can use "他们在这儿 (tāmen zài zhè er)", which means "they are here."
In some regions of China, people may also use "他们 (tāmen)" to refer to a single person, regardless of gender. This usage is considered informal and is not recommended for formal settings.