這裡 / 这里
zhèlǐ
Here in Chinese is 這裡 / 这里 (zhèlǐ). If unsure, use 這裡 / 这里. Wiktionary also lists 這兒 / 这儿 (zhèr) and 此處 / 此处 (cǐchù).
Meaning: in, on, or at this place (adv)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 這裡 / 这里 | zhèlǐ | |
| 這兒 / 这儿 | zhèr | |
| 此處 / 此处 | cǐchù | literary |
這裏 is a common variant spelling of 這裡 with the same reading and meaning.
What does it mean word for word?
這裡 combines 這, this and 裡, inside or place.
Which one should you use?
這兒 / 这儿 (zhèr) is a common colloquial alternative, heard especially in northern China. 此處 / 此处 (cǐchù) is formal or literary.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
此處 is formal and literary and is mostly seen in written texts or official notices. 這裡 is the neutral choice for everyday speech.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Cantonese speakers say 呢度 for here.
How do you pronounce it?
Say zhèlǐ with a falling tone on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The character 裡 in 這裡 also means 'lining', as in the inside fabric of a coat.
- While 這裡 is used for a general area, speakers may use 這邊 (zhèbiān), meaning 'this side', to be more vague or polite about a location.
- A subtle way to signal a change in state is to add the particle 了 (le) after 'here', turning 'here' into a way to say that a person has finally reached a place.
Examples in context
- 我在这里等你I'll wait for you here.
- 请将文件放置于此处Please place the documents here.
- 本地人能告诉我这里的好餐厅吗？Can locals recommend good restaurants here?
- 我住在这儿I live here.
- 别站在这边Don't stand here.
- 我把它放在这里面I put it here (inside this).
- 你从哪儿来？Where are you from?
- 佢喺呢度He is here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “here” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
