How to Say ‘This week’ in Simplified Chinese
这周
zhè zhōu
[juh joe]
💬 Usage Tip: 这 plus a time word means "this ___". You get 这个月 "this month" and 这周末 "this weekend". Swap in 下 for "next", as in 下周 "next week".
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
周
zhōu
[joe]
week
The word for 'week,' often used in scheduling and making plans.
这周你有空见面吗？
Are you free to meet this week?
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