Pronouns 彼此, 如此, and 本 | HSK 5 Chinese Grammar Guide

Pattern

formal demonstrative pronouns

Use this HSK 5 pattern to make sentence structure, scope, or emphasis explicit instead of relying on word-for-word English order.

我们应该彼此尊重。

When to use Pronouns 彼此, 如此, and 本

Read formal demonstrative pronouns as a sentence tool, not just as vocabulary. First locate the main action or claim, then ask what 彼此 adds to it.

他们彼此帮助。

They help each other.

彼此之间要诚实。

Be honest with each other.

Do not translate formal demonstrative pronouns mechanically from English; check the Chinese word order first.
Keep 彼此 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.

Luyện đúng mẫu này trước khi chuyển sang phần khác.

我们应该尊重

We should respect each other

bǐ cǐ

Missing grammar piece

Nghĩa

each other