A1 Expression Neutral

那是

na shi

That is

Meaning

Introduces or identifies something further away.

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Cultural Background

Used universally in all provinces. Usage is identical to the mainland.

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The Arm Rule

If it's in your arm's reach, use '这'. If it's further, use '那'.

Meaning

Introduces or identifies something further away.

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The Arm Rule

If it's in your arm's reach, use '这'. If it's further, use '那'.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with '这是' or '那是'.

Pointing at a star: ______ 一颗星星。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 那是

Stars are far away, so we use '那是'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with '这是' or '那是'. Fill Blank A1

Pointing at a star: ______ 一颗星星。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 那是

Stars are far away, so we use '那是'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is common to identify people at a distance.

Related Phrases

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这是

contrast

This is

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