zhè

this

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Usage of "" as a Demonstrative Pronoun

"" (zhè) is a fundamental demonstrative pronoun in Mandarin Chinese used to indicate something close to the speaker, equivalent to "this" or "these" in English. It can refer to objects, people, places, or abstract concepts that are near in space, time, or context.

Common Collocations and Patterns

  • "" (zhè běn): used for books or bound objects, e.g., "" (this book).
  • "" (zhèr): means "here," often used to specify location.
  • "" (zhè zhāng): used for flat objects like photos or paper.

When using "," it often precedes a measure word and noun. It is important not to confuse "" with "" (nà), which means "that" and refers to something farther away. "" is very common in everyday speech and writing, and mastering its use is essential for clear communication.

例文

这本书很好看。

Zhè běn shū hěn hǎokàn.

This book is very interesting.

你看这张照片,是我去年拍的。

Nǐ kàn zhè zhāng zhàopiàn, shì wǒ qùnián pāi de.

Look at this photo; I took it last year.

这儿的天气比那儿好。

Zhèr de tiānqì bǐ nàr hǎo.

The weather here is better than there.