How to Say ‘This week’ in Simplified Chinese
这周
zhè zhōu
[juh joe]
💬 Usage Tip: Time words like [这周] usually come before the action: [这周找个晚上] "this week, pick an evening." The same word order works in [今天见面] "meet today" and [明天再说] "talk tomorrow."
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative word used to point to something close in time or context.
这周我比较忙。
I’m quite busy this week.
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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