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It means 'this' and is the counterpart of bi3 (that). The ancient form of the character consists of a foot and a person so it originally means 'stepped on someone' and is then extended to mean 'this'.

Pronunciation: ci3

Meaning: this; here; so; such.

Related Characters:
     Bi3 - that

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