此时

Étymologie et composants

The Chinese word 此 时 (cǐ shí) is composed of two characters: 此 (cǐ) and 时 (shí). The character 此 means "this" or "the present time", while the character 时 means "time" or "occasion". Together, the two characters mean "this time" or "the present moment".The word 此 时 is often used to refer to the present moment in time, as opposed to the past or the future. It can also be used to refer to a specific time in the past or the future, as in the sentence "此时此刻，我正在写一篇文章" ("At this moment, I am writing an article").The word 此 时 is also used in a figurative sense to refer to the present situation or circumstances. For example, the sentence "此时此刻，我们正面临着许多挑战" ("At this moment, we are facing many challenges") uses the word 此 时 to refer to the present situation.The word 此 时 is a common word in Chinese and is used in a variety of contexts. It is important for HSK learners to understand the meaning and usage of this word in order to communicate effectively in Chinese.