她
she, her
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Readings
On'yomi
- チ
- ジ
- シャ
- タ
- イ
Kun'yomi
- あざ.る
Meaning
她 centers on the feminine third person: she or her. It is a straightforward pronoun with no abstract extensions.
Study
Etymology
她 is a modern Chinese creation combining 女 (woman) with 也, which likely contributes a phonetic element. It was developed as a feminine counterpart to 他.
Meaning mnemonic
The woman radical 女 beside 也 points to a female person: she or her.
Reading mnemonic
For チ, imagine a tea party where she is the host: tea -> チ, and she pours tea for her guests.