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    Expressing up to or by a certain time with 截至 (jiézhì)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    截至 + Time Expression

    Explanation

    截至 (jiézhì) is a preposition meaning 'up to,' 'as of,' or 'by (a certain date or time).' It is used to specify a deadline or cutoff point in time, and is common in news reports and official statements, as in 截至目前 (as of now).

    Examples

    • 截至目前,已有三百多人报名参加。

      Jiézhì mùqián, yǐ yǒu sānbǎi duō rén bàomíng cānjiā.

      As of now, more than three hundred people have signed up.

    • 截至上个月底,销售额超过了五千万。

      Jiézhì shàng gè yuè dǐ, xiāoshòu'é chāoguò le wǔqiān wàn.

      As of the end of last month, sales exceeded fifty million.

    • 截至今天下午,救援工作仍在继续。

      Jiézhì jīntiān xiàwǔ, jiùyuán gōngzuò réng zài jìxù.

      As of this afternoon, rescue operations are still ongoing.

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