How to Say ‘This weekend’ in Simplified Chinese
这个周末
zhè gè zhōu mò
[juh guh zhōumò]
💬 Usage Tip: 这个 "this" works with time words the same way: 这个月 "this month". For "next weekend", swap in 下个: 下个周末.
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.
个
gè
[guh]
measure word
A general classifier used with nouns such as 活动.
说“这个活动”时，要用量词“个”。
When saying “this event,” you need the measure word 个.
周末
zhōu mò
[zhōumò]
weekend
Saturday and Sunday.
周末你有空吗？
Are you free on the weekend?
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