当前 (dāng qián) — (noun/adverb) the present time; currently; at present; (verb) to be faced with; to confront (a situation, difficulty, etc.)
Definition
当前 is a more formal/written word for 'the present' than 现在 (everyday 'now'), and is paired with a situation or task rather than used as a bare time point. Its verbal sense means to be faced with (a difficulty), close to 面临 but more stilted in speech.
verb
(noun/adverb) the present timecurrentlyat presentto be faced withto confront (a situation, difficulty, etc.)
Examples
- 当前。dāng qián De jīng jì qíng kuàng hěn fù zá.The current economic situation is very complex.
- 当前，。Kùn nan dāng qián, wǒ men yào yǒng gǎn miàn duì.With difficulties before us, we must face them bravely.
- 当前。Tā dāng qián zhèng zài zhǔn bèi kǎo shì.He is currently preparing for the exam.
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