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.
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