Usage of 它们
它们 is the plural form of 它, used to refer to non-human entities such as animals, objects, or abstract things. It is commonly used when talking about multiple items or creatures to distinguish from singular 它.
Common Contexts
- Referring to animals: 小猫,它们
- Referring to objects: 书,它们
- Referring to machines or abstract things
Collocations and Patterns
- 这些 + 它们: to specify particular items
- 它们 + verb: to describe actions or states of multiple non-human subjects
Notes
- 它们 is not used for people; for people, 他们 (they, masculine or mixed) or 她们 (they, feminine) are used.
- It is a neutral and polite way to refer to things or animals in plural.
- Avoid confusing 它们 with 他们 or 她们, which refer to people.
Understanding 它们 helps learners talk about groups of objects or animals naturally and clearly.
Usage of 它们
它们 is the plural form of 它, used to refer to non-human entities such as animals, objects, or abstract things. It is commonly used when talking about multiple items or creatures to distinguish from singular 它.
Common Contexts
- Referring to animals: 小猫,它们
- Referring to objects: 书,它们
- Referring to machines or abstract things
Collocations and Patterns
- 这些 + 它们: to specify particular items
- 它们 + verb: to describe actions or states of multiple non-human subjects
Notes
- 它们 is not used for people; for people, 他们 (they, masculine or mixed) or 她们 (they, feminine) are used.
- It is a neutral and polite way to refer to things or animals in plural.
- Avoid confusing 它们 with 他们 or 她们, which refer to people.
Understanding 它们 helps learners talk about groups of objects or animals naturally and clearly.
Usage of 它们
它们 is the plural form of 它, used to refer to non-human entities such as animals, objects, or abstract things. It is commonly used when talking about multiple items or creatures to distinguish from singular 它.
Common Contexts
- Referring to animals: 小猫,它们
- Referring to objects: 书,它们
- Referring to machines or abstract things
Collocations and Patterns
- 这些 + 它们: to specify particular items
- 它们 + verb: to describe actions or states of multiple non-human subjects
Notes
- 它们 is not used for people; for people, 他们 (they, masculine or mixed) or 她们 (they, feminine) are used.
- It is a neutral and polite way to refer to things or animals in plural.
- Avoid confusing 它们 with 他们 or 她们, which refer to people.
Understanding 它们 helps learners talk about groups of objects or animals naturally and clearly.