Definitions
pron. Used for people or things already mentioned or understood.
他们；她们；它们
pron. Used for someone of unknown or nonbinary gender.
指性别未知或非二元者
Example
The children waved as they boarded the bus.
孩子们一边上公交车一边挥手。
When a student receives constructive feedback, they are more likely to identify weaknesses and improve their performance.
学生收到建设性反馈后，更有可能发现不足并改善表现。
Collocations
- they are
- they have
- they say
Word family
- them (pron.)
- their (det.)
- theirs (pron.)
- themselves (pron.)
Usage tip
单数they也搭配are、have，不用is、has。
FAQ
- What does they mean?
- Used for people or things already mentioned or understood. Used for someone of unknown or nonbinary gender.
- How is they pronounced?
- UK /ðeɪ/, US /ðeɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
