How to Say “This week” in Chinese
Time and dates · HSK 2
"This week" in Chinese is 这周 (zhè zhōu). 这周 (zhè zhōu) is the casual "this week"; 本周 (běn zhōu) is the formal / written alternative found in news, business email, and signage. The weekly set is 上周 (last week), 这周/本周 (this week), 下周 (next week).
Primary translation
这周
zhè zhōu
Traditional: 這週
Variants by register
Formal
本周
běn zhōu
When to use it
这周 (zhè zhōu) is the casual "this week"; 本周 (běn zhōu) is the formal / written alternative found in news, business email, and signage. The weekly set is 上周 (last week), 这周/本周 (this week), 下周 (next week). Days of the week: 星期一 (Mon) through 星期天/星期日 (Sun). 周末 (zhōumò) is weekend. Calendar weeks in China start on Monday (not Sunday), which affects "next week" planning; confirm the target date if ambiguous.
Example sentences
这周我很忙。
Zhè zhōu wǒ hěn máng.
I am busy this week.
本周五有会议。
Běn zhōu wǔ yǒu huìyì.
There is a meeting this Friday.
周末你有什么计划？
Zhōumò nǐ yǒu shénme jìhuà?
What are your plans for the weekend?