此
cǐ
Meaning
- this; these
Definition
指示代词，表示近指的“这”。
Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this'.
Usage
用于指代距离说话人较近的人或事物，或上文刚提到的事物。常与“彼”相对。
Used to refer to people or things close to the speaker, or things just mentioned in the preceding context. Often contrasted with '彼' (that).
Examples
- 1 此书非常有趣。 (This book is very interesting.)
- 2 此时，他突然站了起来。 (At this moment, he suddenly stood up.)
- 3 此人便是我的老师。 (This person is my teacher.)
- 4 由此次会议可以看出，大家都很努力。 (From this meeting, it can be seen that everyone is very hardworking.)
- 5 为此，我们必须做好准备。 (For this reason, we must be prepared.)
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