Definitions
(adjective)
this; these
(adjective)
Same meaning as zhè (this; these) but can be pronounced as zhèi in spoken language, especially before classifiers
About
The character '这' originates from its traditional form '這', which combines the walking radical 辶 with the component 言. In classical Chinese, '這' served as a verb meaning 'to meet' or 'to welcome'. Over time, its usage shifted from a verb to a demonstrative pronoun, specifically 'this', in vernacular Chinese. The simplified form '这' replaces the 言 component with 文, altering the character's structure while maintaining its function as a demonstrative, a meaning that had been established before this structural change.
Example Sentences Hide
这是你的书。
这个苹果很好吃。
这是你的书包吗？
今天的天气这么好。
这里是我的家。
这是我喜欢的电影。
这么难的问题我不会。
这次旅行让我学到了很多。