pron.
here
这儿
Right here, the speaker's immediate physical location in the present moment.
这儿 grounds the speaker right at their feet: 我在这儿看你来不来.
Common Usage & Traps
- 我在这儿 — I am right here
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我在这坐我在这儿坐Use 这儿 or 这里 to represent physical location.
What is the difference between 这 (this) and 这儿 (here)?
这 is a pronoun for things ("this book"); 这儿 is a spatial noun for places ("right here").
You cannot say "我在这" in standard northern Chinese; you must say "我在这儿" or "我在这里".
Appears in Stories 3 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
Chat about where friends study Chinese while exploring 哪儿 and 哪里 across Beijing and Shanghai. Practice asking “where”, talking about “here” and “there”, and using the modest reply 哪里哪里 to accept a compliment.
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小米：北京人喜欢说“ 这儿 ”和“那儿”。
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上海人也说“ 这儿 ”和“那儿”。
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
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大中问：“老先生，您天天坐在 这儿 看外边，您在看什么呢？”
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我天天坐在 这儿 看外边，觉得我儿子还会回来。”
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
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今天雨太大，我想你还没吃晚饭，我在 这儿 看你来不来。”
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