Definition
这里 (zhè lǐ) is the standard, neutral word for 'here' in Mandarin. 这儿 (zhèr) means the same but is more colloquial and common in northern speech; 这边 (zhè biān) emphasizes 'this side' or direction. Use 这里 in writing or formal situations.
pronoun
here
Easily confused
- 哲理zhé lǐsound-alikephilosophical principle; profound truth (often about life or morality)
Examples
- 这里。Shū zài zhè lǐ.The book is here.
- 这里。Nǐ lái zhè lǐ.You come here.
- 这里。zhè lǐ hěn hǎo.It's very good here.
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