HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi

这

这 — this

Reading
zhè
Meaning
this
HSK level
HSK 1
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

这 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zhè and it means this. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

这 appears in everyday chinese words such as 这 (this), 这个 (this one) and 这些 (these).

Chinese words containing 这

Frequently asked questions

What does 这 mean in Chinese?

这 means this in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 这 read?

这 is read zhè. Reading it inside real words — 这 and 这个 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 这 — is it HSK 1?

Yes. 这 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 这 in a word?

A common word containing 这 is 这 (zhè) — "this". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 这 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 这 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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