此
this; these; here; now; like this
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplespronoun
this; these (opposite of '彼' [bǐ, that])
Used to refer to specific people, things, or concepts that are near in context or being discussed.
This person works conscientiously and responsibly.
This matter is of great importance and needs to be handled carefully.
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From this we can deduce more conclusions by extension.
This scene reminds me of my childhood.
As one declines, the other rises - the balance of power between the two sides is constantly changing.
pronoun
here; now; at this time/place
Refers to the current time or location in the context.
Let's say goodbye right here.
The conversation ends here, thank you everyone.
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From this time onward, he never came back.
Going west from here, you can find the station.
From this point on, the illness showed significant improvement.
pronoun
like this; in this way; such
Used to indicate a manner, state, or situation that has been described or is understood in context.
If things continue like this, your body won't be able to take it.
If you had listened to the advice back then, how could it have come to this?
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He actually did such a ridiculous thing.
This situation evokes a thousand emotions.
Now that things have come to this, we can only accept reality.