How to Say ‘This’ in Simplified Chinese
这个
💬 Usage Tip: Frequently accompanies nouns to specify something particular.
🇨🇳 In China: Pointing or indicating with [这个] is common when discussing current topics or items.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
这
[zhè]
this
A pronoun used to single out an entity that is near or one that one has been talking about or seeing.
我喜欢这个菜。
I like this dish.
个
[gè]
measure word
Used between a demonstrative pronoun and a noun in Chinese.
这个房间很大。
This room is very big.
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