当下 (dāng xià) — (noun) the present moment, now; (adverb) immediately, at once
Definition
当下 (dāng xià) as a noun means 'the present moment' — more literary than 现在, closer in feel to 此时. As an adverb meaning 'immediately,' it pairs with 马上/立刻 but is slightly more formal/written.
noun
the present momentnow
adverb
immediatelyat once
Examples
- 当下。dāng xià Zuì zhòng yào de shì qing shì xué xí.The most important thing at the moment is to study.
- ，当下。Tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi, tā dāng xià jiù kū le.Upon hearing the news, he cried immediately.
- ，当下。Wèn tí hěn jǐn jí, wǒ men dāng xià jiù jiě jué.The problem is urgent; we'll solve it right away.
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