How to say "this" in Chinese

这
zhèthisPart of speech: Pronouns

"this" in Chinese is 这 — pronounced zhè.

In a sentence

  • 这个菜很甜,你喜欢吗?Zhège cài hěn tián, nǐ xǐhuan ma?This dish is very sweet — do you like it?
  • 这个苹果三块钱一斤。Zhège píngguǒ sān kuài qián yì jīn.These apples are three yuan per jin.

Sentence patterns that use it

  • 这个___多少钱?How much is this ___?
  • 生日快乐!Happy birthday!
  • 这个 ___ 多少钱?how much is this ___?
  • 离这里远吗?Is it far from here?
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