Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
这个
zhège
Description
我们说话的时候，常常用“这个”来指离自己很近的东西或人。
When we speak, we often use "这个" to refer to things or people close to ourselves.
“这个”也可以在说话前用一下，帮我们想下一句话。
"这个" can also be used before speaking to help us think of the next sentence.
Meanings
这个zhège
this one; this (near the speaker)
这个多少钱？
How much is this?
这个zhège
filler word used while thinking
这个……我不太清楚。
Well... I'm not very sure about that.
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Notes
- Etymology
这 (this) + 个 (general measure word), forming a demonstrative.
- Nuance
often pronounced 'zhèige' in casual speech; contrasts with 那个 (that one).
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