这里
zhèlǐ
Here
这个 (zhè ge) — how to say "this" in Chinese
Measure word: 个 (gè)
这个
This
demonstrative pronoun
How to use it
Goes before the measure word and the noun.
这个苹果很甜。
zhè ge píng guǒ hěn tián
This apple is very sweet.
Character composition
这
this
个
measure word
Radicals / Keys
丨
Line
#2 · gǔn · 1 stroke
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Examples
这个苹果很好吃。
This apple is very tasty.
这个城市有很多美丽的公园
This city has many beautiful parks
Mnemonic
[zhè ge-] Zhe-Ge, a curious little penguin, pokes one box with his flipper and says, “Zhe ge!” — this one! Inside is a silly hat. So when you point to exactly this thing, remember the penguin and 这个 🐧.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "this" in Chinese?
"this" in Chinese is 这个 (zhè ge).
What does 这个 mean in English?
这个 (zhè ge) means "This".
How is 这个 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhè ge (written as zhe ge, zhege). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "this" in Chinese characters?
It is written 这个.
What HSK 3.0 level is 这个?
这个 is on the HSK 3.0 level 1 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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