这里

zhè lǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 1 Pronoun Very common

Definitions

1. here

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 那边 nà bian 那边 nà bian over there 与这里相对，指较远的地方: over there

Synonyms

2 items

• 这儿 zhèr 这儿 zhèr here 口语中常用，意思相同: here
• 此地 cǐ dì 此地 cǐ dì here 更正式的说法，意为这个地方: here

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 里 lǐ: lining
• 这 这 zhè: (pronoun) this; these