| In Chinese, "这 (zhè) this" is pronounced in the fourth tone and is used to refer to a nearby object or to introduce something. You can also use "这 (zhè) this" to refer to something that just happened. Click the picture below to watch a video lesson on the versatile word. Exercises in the Video:
1. A: When will Ashley's wedding be held?
B: 这周末。(Zhèi zhōumò.)
Which of the following statements is true? A. Ashley's wedding will be on the next weekend.
B. Ashley's wedding was on last weekend.
C. Ashley's wedding will be on this weekend. 2. A: I found this under the chair, 这是你的笔吗？(zhè shì nǐ
de bǐ ma?)
B: ______。
Which of the following responses is most likely to be true? A. Duì, zhè shì wǒ de bǐ.
A. 对，这 是 我 的 笔。
A. Yes, this is mine. B. Wǒ de bǐ hěn hǎo.
B. 我 的 笔 很 好。
B. My pen is very good. C. Wǒ de bǐ bù hǎo.
C. 我 的 笔 不 好。
C. My pen is not good. 
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