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Demonstratives 这 and 那

Learn Demonstratives 这 and 那 with practical HSK 1 examples, focus vocabulary, common pitfalls, and targeted cloze practice.

Pattern

这 / 那 + noun

Use this HSK 1 pattern to make sentence structure, scope, or emphasis explicit instead of relying on word-for-word English order.

这是我的书。

When to use Demonstratives 这 and 那

Read 这 / 那 + noun as a sentence tool, not just as vocabulary. First locate the main action or claim, then ask what 这 adds to it.

这是我的杯子。

This is my cup.

这些人是我的朋友。

These people are my friends.

Common traps

  • Do not translate 这 / 那 + noun mechanically from English; check the Chinese word order first.
  • Keep 这 close to the part of the sentence it controls.
  • Do not overuse the pattern in every sentence; use it when it adds a clear role.

Ejercicio dirigido

Practica exactamente este patrón antes de seguir.

是我的书

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