目前

mù qián

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. at the present time
2. currently

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 以前 yǐ qián 以前 yǐ qián before time contrast: currently vs. previously: before

Synonyms

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• 现在 xiàn zài 现在 xiàn zài now more colloquial, everyday speech: now

Usage notes

Collocations

目前 often pairs with 为止 (up to now) or 为止的情况 to express 'as of now', e.g. 到目前为止 (up to the present).

Formality

目前 is more formal than 现在 and is common in news reports and official announcements.

Example Sentences

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目前 形势很好。

The current situation is very good.

目前 市场还不稳定，我们最好持观望态度。

The market is still unstable at present; we'd better wait and see.

目前 还没有消息。

There is no news yet.

他 目前 的处境很危险。

His current situation is very dangerous.

这个项目 目前 还在计划阶段。

This project is still in the planning stage.

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Words Containing 目前

• 到目前 到目前 dào mù qián: up until now
• 到目前为止 到目前为止 dào mù qián wéi zhǐ: until now; so far

Child Words of 目前

• 前 前 qián: front
• 目 目 mù: eye