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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
Easily confused

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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