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    Expressing 'this time' with 此次 (cǐcì)

    Emphasis
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    此次 + Action/Event

    Explanation

    此次 (cǐcì) means "this time" or "on this occasion." It is a formal expression commonly used in news reports, official statements, and written Chinese. In everyday speech, the more casual equivalent would be 这次 (zhècì).

    Examples

    • 此次会议将讨论气候变化问题。

      cǐ cì huìyì jiāng tǎolùn qìhòu biànhuà wèntí.

      This conference will discuss the issue of climate change.

    • 此次事故造成三人受伤。

      cǐ cì shìgù zàochéng sān rén shòushāng.

      This accident caused three people to be injured.

    • 此次合作对双方都意义重大。

      cǐ cì hézuò duì shuāngfāng dōu yìyì zhòngdà.

      This cooperation is of great significance to both sides.

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