How to Say ‘They; them’ in Simplified Chinese
他们
tā men
[tah men]
💬 Usage Tip: [他们] means “they” or “them” for mixed groups or groups of men. In football, it often refers to “the team.”
🇨🇳 In China: When watching sports, Chinese speakers often use [他们] naturally to mean the players or side they’re talking about.
Phrase Breakdown
他们
tā men
[tah men]
they; them
Refers to other people, such as the players or a team.
我相信他们今天会踢得很好。
I believe they will play very well today.
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