今天
English Meaning
- today
- the present time; now
Categories
📚 Example Sentences
今天很好。
Today is very good.
今天很热。
Today is very hot.
今天有课。
There is class today.
今天天气真好。
Today is a beautiful day.
我今天有个会议。
I have a meeting today.
💡 Memory Tip
Break it down: 今 (jīn) means 'now' or 'present,' and 天 (tiān) means 'day.' So, 今天 literally means 'present day' or 'today.'
📝 Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts, in spoken and written Chinese. It is very common in daily conversation to talk about plans, weather, or events happening on the current day.
📖 Grammar Points
Often used as a time adverbial at the beginning of a sentence (e.g., 今天我去学校). It can also be used with 的 to modify nouns (e.g., 今天的新闻).
🏯 Cultural Notes
In Chinese culture, 今天 is neutral with no specific cultural connotations, but it is frequently used in greetings and daily planning.
🔄 Similar Words
Similar to 今日 (jīnrì), which is more formal or literary. 今天 is the standard modern word, while 今日 is often seen in written texts or formal announcements.
