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
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.