此刻 (cǐ kè) — this moment, now, at present

Definition

此刻 (cǐ kè) means 'this moment, now' and refers to the exact present instant, not a broader time period like 目前 (mù qián 'currently') or 当前 (dāng qián 'the present time'). It is similar to 此时 (cǐ shí) but feels slightly less literary and more common in everyday speech. Use 此刻 to emphasize 'right now, at this very moment.'

noun

this momentnowat present

Examples

此刻，。
cǐ kè, wǒmen zhèngzài qìngzhù shènglì.
At this moment, we are celebrating the victory.
此刻。
Wǒ cǐ kè de xīnqíng fēicháng jīdòng.
My mood at this moment is very excited.
此刻。
cǐ kè de níngjìng ràng wǒ gǎndào ānxīn.
The peace at this moment makes me feel at ease.

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