Today and this time period
In these words, 今 (jīn) means 'this' or 'current' and combines with a time word to refer to the present day, year, or period.
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In these words, 今 (jīn) means 'this' or 'current' and combines with a time word to refer to the present day, year, or period.
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 今 is used in context
A lid covering something, symbolizing the present moment that encloses or contains the now.
today
In these words, 今 (jīn) appears at the end and means 'now' or 'the present', often with a sense of duration up to the current moment.
These words use 今 (jīn) to mean 'the present era' or 'current times', often in contrast with the past.
The weather is very nice today.
I plan to travel this year.
Technology develops very fast nowadays.
to this day; thus far; so far
ancient and modern / domestic and foreign / through the ages and across the world
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Characters pronounced "jin".
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