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这 Stroke Order — How to Write 这

Stroke Order

这 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 辶, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

这 Radical and Character Components

Components:辶文

Radical: 辶 + 4 more strokes

这 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhè
  • zhèi

Meanings of 这 in Chinese

1

zhè这

This/These; a demonstrative pronoun referring to something nearby in time, place, or object, similar to 'this' or 'these' in English.
这是我喜欢的书。
This is a book I like.
At this very moment; right now, referring to the time of speaking.
我这就出发。
I'm leaving right now.
2

zhèi这

A contraction of '这一' (zhè yī), used as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' or 'these' when referring to quantity, not limited to a single item. For example, '这个' (this one), '这点儿' (this little bit), '这些年' (these years).
这个主意听起来不错。
This idea sounds good.

Common Words and Phrases with 这

1
zhè这bān般
such; like this
他从未见过这般美丽的景色。
He has never seen such beautiful scenery.
2
zhè这bāng帮
this time
这帮他们做得很好，下次继续努力。
This time they did very well, keep up the good work next time.
3
zhè这biān边
this side; here
请到这边来坐。
Please come and sit over here.
4
zhè这chéng程zǐ子
these days
这程子他一直在忙着新项目的收尾工作。
He has been busy wrapping up the new project these days.
5
zhè这cì次
this time; on this occasion
这次的表演非常精彩。
This performance was very wonderful.
6
zhè这děng等
Such; like this.
这等精美的工艺品，世间少有。
Such exquisite handicrafts are rare in the world.
7
zhè这ér儿
here
请把你的包放在这儿。
Please put your bag here.
8
zhè这ge个
This or this one, referring to a person, object, or idea that is present, nearby, or has been previously mentioned or discussed.
这个苹果很新鲜。
This apple is very fresh.
9
zhè这huì会er儿
at this moment; right now
这会儿大家都忙着准备晚饭呢
Everyone is busy preparing dinner at this moment.
10
zhè这huǒ伙
This gang; this lot/group of people (often with a negative connotation).
这伙朋友周末经常一起徒步旅行。
This bunch of friends often goes hiking together on weekends.
11
zhè这lǐ里
here
这里很安静，适合阅读。
It's very quiet here, suitable for reading.
12
zhè这me么
so; like this/that; in this/that way
这个问题没有这么难。
This problem is not that difficult.
13
zhè这me么diǎn点er儿
Such a small amount, quantity, or size; so little.
这么点儿钱怎么够买票啊？
How can such a small amount of money be enough to buy a ticket?
14
zhè这me么yàng样
such; like this
如果你把蛋糕做得这么样，它会很好吃的。
If you make the cake in this way, it will be very delicious.
15
zhè这me么zhāo着
Like this; this way (referring to a manner or action/situation).
你这么着做，就能把这个难题解决了。
If you do it this way, you will be able to solve this difficult problem.

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Questions about 这

What does 这 mean in Chinese?

这 (zhè) means “This/These” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 这?

这 has 2 pronunciations: zhè, zhèi.

How many strokes does 这 have?

这 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 这?

这 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 辶. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 这?

The radical of 这 is 辶.