What does 这个 mean in Chinese?

这个 (zhè ge) means "this; this one" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 1.

How do you pronounce 这个?

这个 is pronounced "zhè ge" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 这个?

这个 is an HSK 1 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.

What characters make up 这个?

这个 is made up of the characters 这, 个. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 这个?

You can practice writing 这个 using our stroke order tool.

这个 (zhè ge), this

这个

zhè ge

this; this one

HSK 1 New to HSK

Traditional: 這個

Characters in This Word

这个

Definitions

this
this one

Example Sentences

Example sentences coming soon.

Grammar Notes

This/That with 这/那HSK 1

这/那 + Measure Word + Noun

HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 1
HSK 2.0: Not listed
HSK Lord study list: Not on a list

这个: New to the HSK lists at HSK 1. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

On the new HSK 1 exam

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