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今
jīn
Description
“今”的意思是现在，也可以指今天、今年这样的时间。
"今" means now, and can also refer to time like today or this year.
我们常常在别的字前面加上“今”，比如“今天”和“今年”。
We often add "今" before other characters, such as in "今天" (today) and "今年" (this year).
Meanings
今jīn
now; the present
从今以后，我要多运动。
From now on, I will exercise more.
今jīn
this (day, year); current
今年冬天很冷。
This winter is very cold.
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Notes
- Etymology
ancient character meaning 'the present moment'; contrasts with 古 (ancient).
- Nuance
mostly used in compounds like 今天, 今年; rarely stands alone in speech.
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