This, that and which
这, 那 and 哪, with measure words and plurals.
这 zhè is "this", 那 nà "that" and 哪 nǎ "which". On their own they can begin a sentence: 这是…… "this is …". Before a noun they take a measure word, and 些 xiē makes them plural.
| This | That | Which | |
|---|---|---|---|
| alone | 这 zhè | 那 nà | 哪 nǎ |
| one | 这个 zhège | 那个 nàge | 哪个 nǎge |
| more | 这些 zhèxiē | 那些 nàxiē | 哪些 nǎxiē |
| place | 这儿 zhèr | 那儿 nàr | 哪儿 nǎr |
| so, like this | 这么 zhème | 那么 nàme | 怎么 zěnme how |
In speech, 这, 那 and 哪 before a measure word are often said zhèi, nèi and něi: 这个 zhèige.
- Zhè shì shénme?What's this?
- Nàge rén shì wǒ de lǎoshī.That person is my teacher.
- Nǐ yào nǎge?Which one do you want?
- Zhèxiē shū dōu shì wǒ de.These books are all mine.
- Zhème wǎn le!It's so late!
Cards from this guide
8 cardsEach card asks about one thing this guide teaches, and its back gives the answer with why and an example. They're reviewed with the rest of the Sentences cards.
How do you say "this book"?
这本书 (zhè běn shū).
How do you say "these"?
这些 (zhèxiē).
How do you ask "Which one do you want?"
你要哪个？
How do 哪 and 那 differ in sound?
哪 is nǎ, third tone ("which"); 那 is nà, fourth tone ("that").
How do you say "so late" (like this)?
这么晚 (zhème wǎn).
How do you say "that person"?
那个人 (nàge rén).
How do you ask "What's this?"
这是什么？
How is 这个 often said in speech?
zhèige.