这话 (zhè) — this remark, these words (referring to a preceding statement)

Definition

Refers back to something just said — 'this remark', 'these words'. The speaker is pointing to the prior statement itself, not the topic it concerns.

pronoun
this remarkthese words (referring to a preceding statement)

Examples

  • 这话
    Nǐ zhè shuō de duì, wǒ tóng yì.
    What you said is right; I agree.
  • 这话
    zhè Tīng qǐ lái bú tài hé lǐ.
    This remark doesn't sound very reasonable.
  • 这话
    Tā zhè shì shén me yì si?
    What does he mean by that remark?

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