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此次 (this time) vs 这次 (this time) — use 此次 for a more formal context, while 这次 is more casual.
Learners often confuse 此次 with 这次 (zhè cì), which also means 'this time'. While both can be used interchangeably, 此次 feels slightly more formal. Common collocations include 知道此次 (to know this time) and 参加此次 (to participate this time).
此 (cǐ) is a fundamental demonstrative pronoun introduced in HSK 1, while 次 (cì) is related to frequency or order, found in HSK 2. Students should focus on using 此次 in contexts discussing events or plans, linking it to other time-related vocabulary.
Learners may incorrectly use 此次 in casual spoken language instead of 这次. For example, saying '此次我去商店' instead of '这次我去商店' when speaking informally would sound awkward.
Pronunciation of 此次
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How to say this time in Chinese
“this time” in Chinese is此次
此次 (cǐ cì) means 'this time' in Mandarin, typically used to refer to a specific occasion or instance in the context of an event or action. It is often employed in both spoken and written language to emphasize the current situation or the timing of an event.
When to use 此次
Learners often confuse 此次 with 这次 (zhè cì), which also means 'this time'. While both can be used interchangeably, 此次 feels slightly more formal. Common collocations include 知道此次 (to know this time) and 参加此次 (to participate this time).
此次 or something close to it
此次 (this time) vs 这次 (this time) — use 此次 for a more formal context, while 这次 is more casual.
What learners get wrong
Learners may incorrectly use 此次 in casual spoken language instead of 这次. For example, saying '此次我去商店' instead of '这次我去商店' when speaking informally would sound awkward.
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此次 is generally considered formal and is often used in written contexts like reports or formal speeches.
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