🇬🇧🇨🇳 he - 他 : English Lesson

Meaning of "he" ("他"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

We use “he” when we are talking about one boy, one man, or one male animal, and we don’t want to say his name again. For example, instead of saying “Tom is running. Tom is fast,” we say “Tom is running. He is fast.” “He” always does the action in the sentence, like “He runs,” “He eats,” or “He sleeps.”

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My cat is so dramatic he meows like an opera singer when his bowl is half empty.

The parrot was so smart he reminded me to do my homework, then he tried to eat the pencil.

The squirrel was so greedy he tried to fit four acorns in his cheeks and looked like a balloon with legs.

Dad said he was on a diet, then he married a giant slice of cake with his mouth.

The rooster was so confused he crowed good morning at midnight.

A little girl sees a boy drop a red ball. She runs and picks up the ball. She gives it to him and he smiles. He holds the ball close. He looks at the girl. He waves and says, "Thank you." She feels warm and happy as he walks home with his ball.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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