这 (zhè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 这 (zhè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 这 (zhè) means "this". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 这 stroke by stroke?

这 has 7 strokes. The radical is 辶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 这 and 巡?

这 (zhè) and 巡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 这?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 辶. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 这?

Common words containing 这 include: 这个 (zhè ge) — this; this one; 这里 (zhè lǐ) — Here.; 这样 (zhè yàng) — Like this / In this way.

How to Write 这

The character 这 (zhè) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

这 is pronounced zhè in Mandarin Chinese. It means this.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 这 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 这

这个 zhè ge

this; this one

这里 zhè lǐ

Here.

这样 zhè yàng

Like this / In this way

Example Sentences

这个苹果很好吃。

zhè ge píng guǒ hěn hǎo chī

This apple is delicious.

这里的天气很好。

zhè lǐ de tiān qì hěn hǎo

The weather here is very good.

请不要这样做。

qǐng bú yào zhè yàng zuò

Please don't do this.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

边 biān

辽 liáo

Practice Writing 这 (zhè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 这

What does 这 (zhè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 这 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 这 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 这?

What common words use 这?

How to Write 这 (zhè)