Writing
这 (zhè) — how to say "this" in Chinese
这
This
demonstrative pronoun
How to use it
Goes before the measure word and the noun.
这本书很好看。
zhè běn shū hěn hǎo kàn
This book is very interesting.
Radicals / Keys
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Examples
这是我的书，那是你的。
This is my book, that is yours.
这是我的
This is mine.
Mnemonic
[zhè-] Jerry the jester holds a sign that reads 这 "THIS" 🔍. The sign has an arrow pointing to a hidden treasure chest under a tree, marked to ensure everyone knows that 这 is where the gold is. Jerry grins mischievously as he gestures at the chest, as if it’s shouting "this is it, come see!"
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "this" in Chinese?
"this" in Chinese is 这 (zhè).
What does 这 mean in English?
这 (zhè) means "This".
This in Chinese pinyin
It is pronounced zhè (written as zhe). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
This in Chinese character
It is written 这 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 这?
这 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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