这里 (zhè lǐ) — here | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

这里 (zhè lǐ) is the standard, neutral word for 'here' in Mandarin. 这儿 (zhèr) means the same but is more colloquial and common in northern speech; 这边 (zhè biān) emphasizes 'this side' or direction. Use 这里 in writing or formal situations.

pronoun

here

Easily confused

哲理zhé lǐsound-alikephilosophical principle; profound truth (often about life or morality)

Examples

这里。
Shū zài zhè lǐ.
The book is here.
这里。
Nǐ lái zhè lǐ.
You come here.
这里。
zhè lǐ hěn hǎo.
It's very good here.

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