COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 他 is built
Traditional etymology note: An additional, "also" 也 person 亻
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How to Write 他 (tā) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
he; him (used for either sex when the sex is unknown or unimportant)
tāTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tā
他
he; him (used for either sex when the sex is unknown or unimportant)
Common words
tā men
他们
they; them
qí tā
其他
other; (sth or sb) else; the rest
tā rén
他人
another person; sb else; other people
jí tā
吉他
guitar (loanword)
tā
他
he; him (used for either sex when the sex is unknown or unimportant); (used before sb's name for emphasis); (used as a meaningless mock object); (literary) other
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
他
他
他
他
他
他
他
他
LEARNING TIP
Remember 他
Say “tā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 他
Common words and phrases
tā men
they; them
qí tā
other; (sth or sb) else; the rest
tā rén
another person; sb else; other people
jí tā
guitar (loanword)
tā
he; him (used for either sex when the sex is unknown or unimportant); (used before sb's name for emphasis); (used as a meaningless mock object); (literary) other
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“他”。
Zhège zì shì “tā”.
This character is “他”.
我正在学习“他”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tā” zì.
I am learning the character “他”.
请写一遍“他”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tā”.
Please write “他” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 他?
他 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 他 (tā) mean?
他 (tā) means he; him (used for either sex when the sex is unknown or unimportant).
What is the radical of 他?
The radical of 他 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.