这 meaning and stroke order
(pronoun) this; these; (bound form) this; the (followed by a noun); (bound form) this; these (followed by a classifier) (in this sense, commonly pr. [zhei4], esp. in Beijing)
How to write 这, stroke by stroke
7 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 这
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- (pronoun) this; these
- (bound form) this; the (followed by a noun)
- (bound form) this; these (followed by a classifier) (in this sense, commonly pr. [zhei4], esp. in Beijing)
- (coll.) this
How 这 is built
Components of the character.
Radical: 辶 (to walk), shared by 131 characters on this site.
How to remember 这
The walking radical 辶 carries 文 (wén, writing) along with it. Picture someone walking up to a sign and pointing: "this one, right here."
这 (zhè) points to something near the speaker, and it usually comes before a measure word and a noun, as in 这个 or 这本书. It also builds common words like 这里 (zhèlǐ, here) and 这样 (zhèyàng, like this). Example: 这个很好吃。(Zhège hěn hǎochī.) This is delicious.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 这 (zhè, this) with 那 (nà, that), or write 文 inside the radical as 又. Also remember that before a noun you usually need a measure word, so say 这个人, not 这人 in careful speech, and never 这书.
Common words with 这
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 这里 | zhèlǐ | here | HSK 1 |
| 这些 | zhèxiē | these | HSK 1 |
| 这儿 | zhèr | here | HSK 1 |
| 这边 | zhèbiān | this side; here | HSK 1 |
| 这样 | zhèyàng | this way; like this; so; (before a noun) this kind of; such | HSK 2 |
| 这么 | zhème | so much; this much | HSK 2 |
| 这时候 | zhè shíhou | HSK 2 | |
| 这时 | zhè shí | at this time; at this moment | HSK 2 |
| 这就是说 | zhè jiùshì shuō | in other words; that is to say | HSK 6 |
| 这样一来 | zhèyàng-yīlái | thus; if this happens then | HSK 7-9 |
| 这会儿 | zhèhuìr | (coll.) now; this moment | HSK 7-9 |
| 这个 | zhège | (pronoun) this; (adjective) this | |
| 这种 | zhèzhǒng | this kind of | |
| 这位 | zhèwèi | this (person) |
这 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 这
How many strokes are in 这?
这 is written with 7 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 这 mean?
这 (zhè) means (pronoun) this; these; (bound form) this; the (followed by a noun); (bound form) this; these (followed by a classifier) (in this sense, commonly pr. [zhei4], esp. in Beijing). A common word with it is 这里 (zhèlǐ), meaning "here".
How do you pronounce 这?
这 is pronounced zhè, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 这?
The radical of 这 is 辶, which carries the idea of "to walk". Dictionaries list 这 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 这?
The traditional form of 这 is 這. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 这 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 这 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 这 is part of the HSK 1 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard, and you are expected to write it by hand from HSK 1.
Why do people say zhèi instead of zhè?
In speech, especially in northern China and Beijing, 这 before a measure word is often pronounced zhèi, as in 这个 (zhèige). Both are correct, and zhè is the standard reading you will see in textbooks.
What is the difference between 这里 and 这儿?
Both mean here. 这儿 (zhèr) is more colloquial and northern, while 这里 (zhèlǐ) is neutral and common in writing and in southern speech.