当时

dāng shí

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Very common

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当时

dāng shí Noun then; at that time

当时

dàng shí at once; right away

Definitions

1. then
2. at that time
3. while

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 如今 rú jīn 如今 rú jīn nowadays 如今 refers to 'nowadays' or 'now', the opposite of a past time reference: nowadays

Related words

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• 此时 cǐ shí 此时 cǐ shí now 此时 means 'at this moment', contrasting with 当时 referring to a past moment: now

Synonyms

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• 那时 nà shí 那时 nà shí then used interchangeably in casual speech, though 那时 is slightly more colloquial: then

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 当时 for future events; it strictly refers to a past time.

Formality

Used in both formal and informal Mandarin without change; no regional restrictions.

Example Sentences

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当时 我不知道。

At that time, I didn't know.

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Words Containing 当时

• 正当时 正当时 zhèng dāng shí: the right time for sth

Child Words of 当时

• 当 当 dāng: (onom.) dong
• 时 时 shí: o'clock
• 当 当 dàng: at or in the very same...