HSK 1 · VERSION 2.0#34
Expressing “this” and “that”
这 / 那
How it works
这 means “this,” and 那 means “that.”
The pattern
这 / 那 + Measure Word + Noun
Example sentences
这是我的书。
This is my book.
那是老师。
That is the teacher.
这个人是我朋友。
This person is my friend.
Usage note
Usually, a measure word is needed before a noun: 这个学生 / 那本书