HSK 6
指示代词：本、此
Demonstrative pronouns: 本 and 此
Explanation
本 and 此 are both demonstrative pronouns in Chinese, used to refer to a thing, place or person already mentioned, similar to 'this' or 'that' in English. 本 usually carries a formal tone, emphasizing oneself or the thing itself, e.g. 本人 (oneself), 本市 (this city). 此 also means 'this' or 'here', but is generally used in writing or more formal contexts, e.g. 此事 (this matter), 此处 (this place). Both are rarely used in everyday conversation and typically appear in documents, contracts or formal speech.
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The grammar point “指示代词：本、此” (Demonstrative pronouns: 本 and 此) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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