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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'this' with 此 (cǐ)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    此 + Noun

    Explanation

    此 (cǐ) is a formal or literary word meaning 'this.' It functions similarly to 这 but is used in written language, official documents, and set phrases rather than everyday conversation.

    Examples

    • 此事到此为止，不要再提了。

      cǐ shì dào cǐ wéi zhǐ, bú yào zài tí le.

      Let this matter end here; don't bring it up again.

    • 此处禁止停车，请注意。

      cǐ chù jìnzhǐ tíngchē, qǐng zhùyì.

      No parking here; please take note.

    • 因此，我们决定更改计划。

      yīncǐ, wǒmen juédìng gēnggǎi jìhuà.

      Therefore, we decided to change the plan.

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