No. 5,367 in Chinese
今時
"今時" means "the present time" or "nowadays."
In a sentence
今時今日，我們應該注重環保。
In today's time, we should focus on environmental protection.
This usage of '今時' means 'today's era' or 'current times', reflecting the present period and context.
今時不同往日，科技發展迅速。
Today's times are different from the past; technological development advances quickly.
Here, '今時' signifies 'the current period', contrasting it with the past to show change over time.
在人際關係中，今時重視溝通與理解。
In interpersonal relationships, present times emphasize communication and understanding.
In this example, '今時' implies 'the current era', denoting current social values and priorities.
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