此
cǐ
This
此 (cǐ) — formal “this”
此 (cǐ) + Noun
HSK 43.0
Pattern diagram
此Noun
Rule structure
此 (cǐ) means “this” or “the given” and is more common in writing or formal contexts. It can precede a noun: 此事 (cǐ shì), “this matter.” Everyday conversation usually uses 这 (zhè).
Rule structure
此 (cǐ) means “this” or “the given” and is more common in writing or formal contexts. It can precede a noun: 此事 (cǐ shì), “this matter.” Everyday conversation usually uses 这 (zhè).
Examples
此事很重要，请大家注意。
Cǐ shì hěn zhòngyào, qǐng dàjiā zhùyì.
This matter is very important; please everyone pay attention.
此种方法很简单。
Cǐ zhǒng fāngfǎ hěn jiǎndān.
This kind of method is very simple.
Examples
此事很重要，请大家注意。
Cǐ shì hěn zhòngyào, qǐng dàjiā zhùyì.
This matter is very important; please everyone pay attention.
此种方法很简单。
Cǐ zhǒng fāngfǎ hěn jiǎndān.
This kind of method is very simple.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “formal ‘this’” in Chinese with 此?
Use the structure: 此 (cǐ) + Noun. For example: 此事很重要，请大家注意。 — “This matter is very important; please everyone pay attention”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
此事很重要，请大家注意。 — “This matter is very important; please everyone pay attention”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 4.
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