Meanings of 這
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AI Study Notes for 這
那 (nà) vs 這 (zhè): use 這 for objects or people that are near, while 那 refers to those that are farther away.
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 這, as it is pronounced with a falling tone (zhè). A common mistake is to confuse it with the similar-sounding 这 (zhè), which is the simplified form used in mainland China, while 這 is traditional. It’s typically used in informal contexts.
While 這 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it is essential for beginner learners as it connects well with other demonstrative pronouns like 那 (nà, that). Focus on practicing its usage in sentences to build confidence.
Learners often confuse 這 with 这, the simplified form, especially if they are used to simplified characters. Remember that 這 is used in traditional contexts, so ensure you are using the correct form based on your audience.
Pronunciation of 這
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Etymology of 這
Simplified form of 這. The character is based on the original meaning "to meet", which is unrelated to the modern meaning.
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Simplified form of 這. The character is based on the original meaning "to meet", which is unrelated to the modern meaning.
- 1The meaning half言 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half辶 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywords
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say this, these; such; here in Chinese
“this, these; such; here” in Chinese is這
The character 這 (zhè) means 'this' or 'these', indicating something that is close in proximity or time. It is commonly used to refer to objects or people nearby, and can also express concepts that are immediate or current in context.
When to use 這
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 這, as it is pronounced with a falling tone (zhè). A common mistake is to confuse it with the similar-sounding 这 (zhè), which is the simplified form used in mainland China, while 這 is traditional. It’s typically used in informal contexts.
這 or something close to it
那 (nà) vs 這 (zhè): use 這 for objects or people that are near, while 那 refers to those that are farther away.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 這 with 这, the simplified form, especially if they are used to simplified characters. Remember that 這 is used in traditional contexts, so ensure you are using the correct form based on your audience.
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Word Family of 這
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Frequently Asked Questions about 這
You can use 這 to refer to something nearby, like in the sentence '這是我的書' (This is my book).
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