pronoun / determiner HSK 2
Traditional 這些
these · these ones
Meaning
这些 is a demonstrative pronoun used to point to multiple items or people that are near the speaker. It combines 这 (this) with 些 (some, a few) to form the plural 'these'. It is one of the most basic and high-frequency words for referring to nearby plural objects.
Usage
这些 is extremely common in everyday speech and writing. It can function as a standalone pronoun ('these ones') or as a determiner before nouns ('these books'). Often paired with 那些 (those) for contrast. Native speakers use it constantly when pointing out or discussing multiple nearby things.
Examples
- 01这些苹果很新鲜。.These apples are very fresh.
- 02我喜欢这些，不喜欢那些。, .I like these, I don't like those.
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Common collocations
- 这些东西these things
- 这些人these people
- 这些书these books
- 这些天these days, recently
Antonyms
Origin
Formed by combining the proximal demonstrative 这 with the plural/indefinite marker 些, creating a natural plural form parallel to 那些 (those).