pronoun / adverb HSK 2
Traditional 這樣
like this · this way · such · so
Meaning
这样 is a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'like this' or 'in this way'. It refers to a manner, method, or state that has been mentioned or is being shown. It's one of the most common ways to point to how something is done or what something is like.
Usage
这样 is extremely common in everyday speech. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a method or solution, or after a verb to describe manner. Native speakers frequently use it with 的 to modify nouns (这样的人 'this kind of person'). It pairs with 那样 (that way) for contrasts.
Examples
- 01你不能这样做，太危险了。, .You can't do it like this, it's too dangerous.
- 02这样吧，我们明天再讨论这个问题。, .How about this: let's discuss this issue again tomorrow.
Characters
Common collocations
- 就这样just like this, that's it
- 这样的话in that case, if so
- 这样吧how about this (suggestion)
- 这样一来as a result of this, this way
Antonyms
Origin
Compound of 这 (this) + 样 (manner/appearance). The character 样 originally depicted a tree (木) and sheep (羊), possibly relating to a model or pattern.