今天 (jīntiān)
noun · Beginner · Numbers & Time
Meaning
English: Today
The present day.
Examples
🗣 今天天气很好。
💬 The weather is nice today.
Etymology
‘今天’ (jīntiān) combines ‘今’ (jīn), meaning ‘now’, and ‘天’ (tiān), meaning ‘day’. Its usage reflects the cultural importance of the present moment.
How & Where It’s Used
‘今天’ is widely used in everyday spoken and written Chinese to discuss current events or situations, appropriate in both casual and formal settings.
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