In Chinese (Simplified) grammar, gender is not as prominently marked as in some other languages. However, it is still an important concept to understand, especially when it comes to pronouns and a few specific words. The most common way to distinguish between masculine, feminine, and neutral gender is through the usage of 他 (tā) for « he/him, » 她 (tā) for « she/her, » and 它 (tā) for « it. » Additionally, some nouns can change their characters to indicate gender, like 兄弟 (xiōngdì) for « brother » and 姐妹 (jiěmèi) for « sister. »