这样
zhè yàng
Like this, this way
这样 (zhè yàng) vs 那样 (nà yàng) — this way, that way
这样 (zhèyàng) / 那样 (nàyàng) + Verb
HSK 23.0
Pattern diagram
这样那样Action
Rule structure
这样 (zhèyàng) and 那样 (nàyàng) refer to a way of doing something: “this way” and “that way.” 这样 (zhè yàng) points to the way being shown or discussed, while 那样 (nà yàng) refers to another or previously mentioned way. They can come before a verb: 这样做 (zhèyàng zuò), “do it this way.”
Rule structure
这样 (zhèyàng) and 那样 (nàyàng) refer to a way of doing something: “this way” and “that way.” 这样 (zhè yàng) points to the way being shown or discussed, while 那样 (nà yàng) refers to another or previously mentioned way. They can come before a verb: 这样做 (zhèyàng zuò), “do it this way.”
Examples
你这样做，我那样做。
Nǐ zhèyàng zuò, wǒ nàyàng zuò.
You do it this way, and I'll do it that way.
别那样说话。
Bié nàyàng shuōhuà.
Don't talk like that.
Examples
你这样做，我那样做。
Nǐ zhèyàng zuò, wǒ nàyàng zuò.
You do it this way, and I'll do it that way.
别那样说话。
Bié nàyàng shuōhuà.
Don't talk like that.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “this way, that way” in Chinese with 这样 vs 那样?
Use the structure: 这样 (zhèyàng) / 那样 (nàyàng) + Verb. For example: 你这样做，我那样做。 — “You do it this way, and I'll do it that way”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你这样做，我那样做。 — “You do it this way, and I'll do it that way”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 2.
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