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Learning Chinese: How to Say "This" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 这
Pinyin: zhè
Pronunciation: zhe4
English Translation: This

Usage:

"这 (zhè)" is a demonstrative pronoun in Chinese that means "this." It is used to refer to something that is close to the speaker in space or time.

Example:

Chinese: 这是我的书。
Pinyin: Zhè shì wǒ de shū.
English: This is my book.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "这 (zhè)" that you may hear:

这个 (zhè ge): Used to refer to a specific noun, similar to "this one" in English.
这儿 (zhèr): Used to refer to a specific place, similar to "here" in English.
这儿/这儿 (zhè li): Used to refer to a specific place, similar to "here" in English.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "这 (zhè)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "this" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "这 (zhè)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"这 (zhè)" is typically used when referring to something that is close to the speaker.
To refer to something that is farther away, you can use "那 (nà)", which means "that."
"这 (zhè)" can also be used to introduce a new topic or idea.
For example:

Chinese: 这本书很有趣。
Pinyin: Zhè běn shū hěn yǒu qù.
English: This book is very interesting.