HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
他 — he, him
- Reading
- tā
- Meaning
- he, him
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
他 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is tā and it means he, him. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
他 appears in everyday chinese words such as 他 (he, him), 他们 (they, them (male)) and 其他 (other, else).
Chinese words containing 他
Frequently asked questions
What does 他 mean in Chinese?
他 means he, him in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 他 read?
他 is read tā. Reading it inside real words — 他 and 他们 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 他 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 他 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 他 in a word?
A common word containing 他 is 他 (tā) — "he, him". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 他 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 他 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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