这 (zhè) — this; these
Definition
Demonstrative pronoun for 'this/these', used to point to something near the speaker. Contrasts with 那 ('that/those'); for a specific item use 这 + measure word (e.g. 这个).
pronoun
thisthese
Examples
- 这。zhè Shì shū.This is a book.
- 。zhè Ge píng guǒ hěn dà.This apple is very big.
- 这。zhè Shì wǒ de péng you.This is my friend.
Grammar
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