這 (zhè) - This, these — a demonstrative pronoun indicating something & often used in Classical Chinese and formal contexts.

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zhè ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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這 · zhè

This, these — a demonstrative pronoun indicating something near the speaker in space, time, or thought;

often used in Classical Chinese and formal contexts.

This, these — a demonstrative pronoun indicating somethingoften used in Classical Chinese and formal contexts.

Usage highlights

This oneThis timeThis placeThis bookThis matterThis way

Synonyms

  • 此— this, these (more formal)
  • 該— this, the said (in formal documents)

Antonyms

  • 那— that, those (indicating distance)
  • 彼— that, those (more formal)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This book is interesting (這本書很有趣).
  • I want to buy this one (我要買這個).
  • This time we succeeded (這次我們成功了).
  • This place is very beautiful (這個地方很漂亮).

Collocations

  • This one(這個)
  • This time(這次)
  • This place(這裡)
  • This book(這本書)
  • This matter(這件事)
  • This way(這樣)

Idioms

  • This is exactly what I wanted(這正是我想要的)
  • This is neither fish nor fowl(這也不像那也不像)
  • This is beyond my ability(這非我所能及)
  • This is a matter of life and death(這是生死攸關的事)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in Classical Chinese and formal writing as a demonstrative pronoun.
  • In modern usage, primarily found in formal contexts and certain dialects.
  • Often appears in literary works and historical texts.

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