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这里

zhè lǐ
HSK 3.0 Level 1 Pronoun Very common

Definitions

  1. 1. here

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
那边
nà bian

over there

与这里相对，指较远的地方

Synonyms

2 items
这儿
zhèr

here

口语中常用，意思相同
此地
cǐ dì

here

更正式的说法，意为这个地方

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse '这里' (here) with '那里' (there).

Formality

In spoken Mandarin, '这儿' is often used instead of '这里' in informal settings.

Example Sentences

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这里 发生了一起事故。
An accident happened here.
这里 离学校有三公里。
It's three kilometers from here to the school.
这里 交通不便，很难打车。
The transportation here is inconvenient; it's hard to get a taxi.
这里 不准抽烟。
Smoking is not allowed here.
这里 不宜大声说话。
It is not suitable to speak loudly here.

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Child Words of 这里

里
lǐ

lining

这
zhè

(pronoun) this; these