1, "they":
-"They" is a third-person plural pronoun, which refers to two or more people or things.
They are my friends. They are my friends. ) "they":
-"They" is the object form of the third person plural pronoun, which is used as the object of verbs or prepositions.
I gave them a book. I gave them a book. )?
2. "theirs":
-"their" is the possessive form of the third person plural or singular pronoun, which is used to indicate the things or attributes owned by someone or something.
I like their new house. I like their new house. )
In addition, "they", "they" and "their" can also be used as singular neutral pronouns.
3. Represents the identity of a person or thing, not a specific male or female identity. These pronouns are widely used in gender-neutral contexts and are increasingly used to provide inclusive and respectful language use. Use "they":
-When you mean two or more people, use "them".
4. In most cases, when the gender is unknown or you don't want to emphasize the individual's gender, use "they".
-Example:
They are my colleagues. They are my colleagues. )
They told me about the party. )
It should be noted that
1, "they", "they" and "their" are not only used in gender-neutral contexts, but also can be used to refer to singular people or describe their identities, so as to achieve the purpose of tolerance and respect for diversity. This usage is called "singular" them or "neutral" them, which is becoming more and more common in modern English.
When a person goes hiking, they should bring enough water. )
Taylor is a great musician. They released a new album last month. Taylor is a great musician. They released a new album last month. )