How to Say ‘This (for long objects/items)’ in Simplified Chinese
这条
zhè tiáo
[juh tyow]
💬 Usage Tip: [条] is the counting word for long, narrow things like scarves, roads, and fish. So [这条围巾] follows the common pattern [这/那 + counting word + noun], like [那条路].
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
Used to point out a specific nearby thing.
这条围巾很好看。
This scarf looks very nice.
条
tiáo
[tyow]
classifier for long flexible things
A measure word used for items like scarves, ties, fish, and roads.
这条围巾很好看。
This scarf looks very nice.
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