Object Pronouns

Short object pronouns are typically one syllable and replace nouns when the meaning is clear. They attach easily to verbs and particles, making sentences more concise.

Longer object phrases add emphasis or clarity and often include classifiers, modifiers, or pronouns like 自己 zìjǐ. They appear when you want to highlight the object or when replacing a short pronoun would be ambiguous.

Use 他/她/它 for general references, and add 自己 for emphasis or reflexive meaning. 自己 can refer back to the subject and helps signal that the action affects the same person or thing.

Add 们 to make pronouns plural when talking about groups. Use 他们 for males or mixed groups, 她们 for females, and 它们 for objects or animals. Plural forms keep sentences clear when the action involves multiple individuals.

你 is the common form for "you," while 您 is polite or respectful. Use 你们 to address a group informally and 您们 for a respectful plural "you," though the latter is less common. Choose forms based on social context.

Short object pronouns like 他/她/它 streamline speech, while longer phrases with 自己 add emphasis or clarity. Use plural forms with 们 to signal groups, and pick between 你 and 您 according to politeness. Mastering these small distinctions helps your Mandarin sound natural and precise.