HSK 2
指示代词：那么、那样、这么、这样
Demonstrative pronouns: 那么、那样、这么、这样
Explanation
These are demonstrative pronouns used to indicate degree or manner. '这么/这样' are used for things near the speaker (e.g.: '这么高' - this tall, '这样写' - write like this). '那么/那样' are used for things far from the speaker or in comparisons (e.g.: '那么漂亮' - that pretty, '那样拿' - hold it like that). They usually go with an adjective or verb for emphasis.
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