这
zhè
This
这不 (zhè bù) — “see, look”
Preceding statement，+ 这不 (zhè bu)，+ confirming fact
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
Statement，这不，Fact
Rule structure
这不 (zhè bu) is colloquial “see, here it is”: the speaker presents confirmation of a statement or a fresh example. The marker is normally separated by a pause, followed by the fact itself. In the main example, the person’s arrival confirms the preceding “I said he would come”.
Rule structure
这不 (zhè bu) is colloquial “see, here it is”: the speaker presents confirmation of a statement or a fresh example. The marker is normally separated by a pause, followed by the fact itself. In the main example, the person’s arrival confirms the preceding “I said he would come”.
Examples
我说他会来，这不，他来了。
Wǒ shuō tā huì lái, zhè bu, tā lái le.
I said he would come. See, here he is!
Examples
我说他会来，这不，他来了。
Wǒ shuō tā huì lái, zhè bu, tā lái le.
I said he would come. See, here he is!
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “‘see, look’” in Chinese with 这不?
Use the structure: Preceding statement，+ 这不 (zhè bu)，+ confirming fact. For example: 我说他会来，这不，他来了。 — “I said he would come. See, here he is!”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我说他会来，这不，他来了。 — “I said he would come. See, here he is!”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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还别说 — you know what, actually
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