How to Say ‘This time.’ in Traditional Chinese
這次
zhè cì
[juh tsuh]
Phrase Breakdown
這
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning 'this.' In 這次, it points to the current time or occasion.
這次來看伯父伯母，我有點緊張。
This time, coming to see your parents, I’m a little nervous.
次
cì
[tsuh]
time; occasion; instance
A measure word for occurrences or occasions. In 這次, it means 'this time.'
這次見面，我準備了小點心。
This time we meet, I prepared some small snacks.
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