目前 (mù qián) — currently; at present
Definition
Currently / at present — a more formal written equivalent of 现在. Use 现在 in everyday speech; 目前 fits reports, news, and formal contexts.
noun
currentlyat present
Examples
- 目前？mù qián Qíng kuàng zěn me yàng?How is the situation at present?
- 目前。mù qián Wǒ hái bù néng jué dìng.I can't decide yet at the moment.
- 目前。mù qián Tā zhèng zài kāi huì.He is currently in a meeting.
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