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目下
mùxià, mùxià
Description
"目下"是一个书面词，意思是"现在"、"眼前"。
"目下" is a literary term meaning "now" or "at present".
它也可以读作"mùxià"，指地位比自己低的人。
It can also be pronounced "mùxià" and refers to someone of lower status.
Meanings
目下mùxià
at present; now; currently
目下的情况还不太清楚。
The current situation is still unclear.
目下mùxià
subordinate; person of lower status
他对目下的人也很客气。
He is very polite to the people present.
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Notes
- Nuance
目下 meaning 'now' is formal/literary; 现在 or 目前 are more common in speech.
- Etymology
目 'eye' + 下 'under/below', literally 'under the eye' → 'right now' or 'below one's rank'.
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