这样 meaning in English
this way; like this; so; (before a noun) this kind of; such
Meaning of 这样
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- this way; like this; so
- (before a noun) this kind of; such
How to use 这样
这样 can describe a manner before a verb, describe a kind of thing before a noun (often with 的), or stand alone as "so" or "like this." Example: 你应该这样做。(Nǐ yīnggāi zhèyàng zuò.) You should do it this way.
这 (zhè) means "this" and 样 (yàng) means "shape" or "appearance," so 这样 is "this appearance," or "like this." Picture pointing at something and saying "do it this way."
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 这样 and 这么 (zhème). 这么 usually goes before adjectives for degree, as in 这么好 (so good). 这样 is better for manner or kind, as in 这样的人 (this kind of person).
这样 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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这 zhè · this · 7 strokes
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样 yàng · manner · 10 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 这样.
Questions about 这样
What does 这样 mean?
这样 (zhèyàng) means "this way; like this; so; (before a noun) this kind of; such" and is used as a pronoun.
How do you write 这样?
这样 is made of 2 characters: 这 (7 strokes), 样 (10 strokes). That is 17 strokes in total.
Is 这样 an HSK word?
Yes. 这样 is on the HSK 2 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 这样 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 这样 is written 這樣.
What does 这样吧 mean at the start of a sentence?
这样吧 (zhèyàng ba) introduces a suggestion, like "How about this" or "Let's do this." For example, 这样吧，我们明天再去。(Zhèyàng ba, wǒmen míngtiān zài qù.) How about this, we'll go tomorrow.
What is the opposite of 这样?
The opposite is 那样 (nàyàng), meaning "that way" or "like that." It follows the same pattern as 这 and 那 for this and that.