它
它 (tā) means “it”. It is made of 宀 + 匕 and has 5 strokes, and is an HSK 1 word in the current exam syllabus (2025).
Break 它 into its parts
What 它 is made of
- 宀 — roof
- 丶 — dot
- 冖 mì — cover
- 匕 bǐ — spoon
- 乚 — hook stroke
- 丿 — falling stroke
它 stroke order
Example sentences
我有一只猫，它很可爱。Wǒ yǒu yī zhī māo, tā hěn kě'ài.I have a cat; it's very cute.
它是你的狗吗？Tā shì nǐ de gǒu ma?Is it your dog?
Words with 它
Also built with 宀
- 塞sāito stop up
- 字zìcharacter
- 宁níngcalm
- 宅zháiresidence
- 宇yǔbuilding
- 守shǒuto guard
- 安ānsafe
- 完wánto finish
- 宏hónggreat
- 宗zōngancestry
- 官guānofficial
- 宙zhòuspace
Quick facts
| Pinyin | tā |
|---|---|
| Meaning | it |
| Strokes | 5 |
| Radical | 宀 (roof, #40) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
| HSK | HSK 1 (exam 2025) · HSK 2 (2021) · Old HSK 2 |
Questions about 它
What does 它 mean?
它 (tā) means “it”.
How many strokes does 它 have?
它 has 5 strokes.
What is the radical of 它?
The radical of 它 is 宀 (mián, “roof”), Kangxi radical number 40.
What parts make up 它?
它 is made of 宀 (roof) and 匕 (spoon).
Which HSK level is 它?
它 is in HSK 1 (exam 2025) and HSK 2 (2021) and Old HSK 2.
Learn 它 with its group
It is part of HSK 2 (2021) · Group 47: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.