它
tā
it
The Chinese word '它' is used much like the English pronoun 'it'. It can refer to an object, an animal or a concept. However, unlike in English, it is not used to refer to people. For humans, there are different pronouns.
Example sentences using: 它
它是红色的。
Tā shì hóngsè de.
It is red.
In this context, '它' is used to describe the color of an inanimate object.
它在那儿。
Tā zài nà'er.
It is there.
In this sentence, '它' is used to denote an inanimate object that is placed at a particular location.
这是它的家。
Zhè shì tā de jiā.
This is its home.
Here, '它' is used to attribute ownership of the home to the inanimate object.
它已经很老了。
Tā yǐjīng hěn lǎo le.
It is already very old.
In this sentence, '它' is used to denote the age of an inanimate object.
它很重。
Tā hěn zhòng.
It is heavy.
Here, '它' is used to describe the weight of an inanimate object.
我找到它了。
Wǒ zhǎodào tā le.
I found it.
In this sentence, '它' is used to reference an inanimate object that has been found.
它在哪儿？
Tā zài nǎ'er?
Where is it?
Here, '它' is being used to inquire about the location of an inanimate object.
我喜欢它。
Wǒ xǐhuān tā.
I like it.
In this context, '它' is used to express liking for an inanimate object.
它是我的。
Tā shì wǒ de.
It is mine.
In this sentence, '它' is being used to assert ownership of an inanimate object.
它打翻了水杯。
Tā dǎ fān le shuǐ bēi.
It knocked over the water cup.
Here, '它' is used to attribute the action of knocking over the cup to an inanimate object.