Do you really know how to use the word “this” in spoken Chinese? In this episode, we break down zhège (这个) and show why it is much more than just a simple translation of “this.” You’ll learn ：

⭐Pointing at Things

Zhège duōshao qián?

这个多少钱？

How much is this?

⭐Filler Word / Buying Time

Wǒ juéde...zhège…hái kěyǐ ba.

我觉得...这个…还可以吧。

I think...um…it's okay.

⭐Referring to a Type/Situation

Zhège wèntí hěn fùzá.

这个问题很复杂。

This kind of problem is very complicated.

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