目前

mù qián

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

Definitions

1. at the present time
2. currently

Word relationships

Antonyms

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以前

yǐ qián

before

time contrast: currently vs. previously

Synonyms

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现在

xiàn zài

now

more colloquial, everyday speech

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

up until now

until now; so far

Child Words of 目前

front

eye