此时

cǐ shí

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. now
2. this moment

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 那时 nà shí 那时 nà shí then that moment; the opposite time reference: then

Related words

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• 当时 dāng shí 当时 dāng shí then at that time; often used in narratives: then

Synonyms

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• 现在 xiàn zài 现在 xiàn zài now both mean 'now'; 此时 is more formal or literary: now
• 此刻 cǐ kè 此刻 cǐ kè this moment same meaning as 'this moment'; 此刻 is equally formal: this moment

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in the structure 此时此刻 (at this very moment) for emphasis.

Formality

此时 is formal and literary, often used in written Chinese or formal speech. In casual conversation, 现在 is preferred.

Example Sentences

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此时 ，他明白了真相。

At this moment, he understood the truth.

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Words Containing 此时

• 此时以前 此时以前 cǐ shí yǐ qián: heretofore
• 此时此刻 此时此刻 cǐ shí cǐ kè: at this very moment
• 此时此地 此时此地 cǐ shí cǐ dì: here and now

Child Words of 此时

• 时 时 shí: o'clock
• 此 此 cǐ: this; these