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此
cǐ
Description
"此"是一个书面语的词，意思是"这"，常常出现在正式的文章或成语里。
"此" is a literary term meaning "this," often found in formal writing or idioms.
我们平时说话用"这"，但写文章的时候可能会用"此"。
We usually say "这" in speech, but may use "此" in writing.
Meanings
此cǐ
this; this one
此人是我的老师。
This person is my teacher.
此cǐ
here; this place
由此往前就到了。
From here forward, you have arrived.
因此yīncǐ
therefore; for this reason
下雨了，因此我们没去。
It rained, so we didn't go.
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Notes
- Nuance
此 is formal/written, while 这 is the everyday spoken equivalent for "this".
- Etymology
often paired with 彼 (that) in the classical contrast 此...彼...
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