Today’s word of the day is 这 (zhè) which means this. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 这 (zhè).
这个 (zhè ge) This one
The first word is 这个 (zhè ge) which means this one. Let’s look at each character of this word, 这 means this, and 个 (gè) is a measure word for general items. A way of using it in a sentence is: 这个东西是你的吗？(Zhège dōngxi shì nǐ de ma?) Is this thing yours?
这块 (zhè kuài) This piece
Another is 这块 (zhè kuài) which means this piece. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 这 means this and 块 means piece. A way of using it in a sentence is 这块西瓜很好吃。(Zhè kuài xīguā hěn hào chī.) This watermelon is delicious or more specifically this piece of watermelon is delicious.
这里 (zhè lǐ) Here
Finally, we can create the word 这里 (zhè lǐ) which means here. A way of using it in a sentence is 这里很热。 (Zhèlǐ hěn rè.) It is hot here.