这

這
zhè
HSK 1
#11 most
frequent character
this, these
pronoun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

这 has 辶 as the meaning part, suggesting movement, and first meant 'to meet'. Its sound part came from 啇 dī, later replaced by 言 and then 文; the old sound link was closer. The modern meaning 'this' was borrowed for its sound.

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Example Sentences

这是我的书。
zhè shì wǒde shū 。
This is my book.
这只猫很可爱。
zhè zhī māo hěn kěài 。
This cat is very cute.
这些苹果都是新鲜的。
zhèixiē píngguǒ dūshì xīnxiān de 。
These apples are all fresh.

Grammar Points

HSK 2
Measure words with "this" and "that"
HSK 3
Adjectives with "name" and "zheme"
HSK 5
Name-calling with "zhege"

Same Characters, Different Readings

这zhèi
(coll.) this

Words Starting With 这

这儿zhè r
here

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