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    Referring to "currently" or "at present" with 目前 (mùqián)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    目前 + Clause / 目前 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    目前 (mùqián) is a noun used as a time adverb meaning "currently," "at present," or "right now." It indicates the present moment or existing state of affairs. For example, 目前的情况 means "the current situation."

    Examples

    • 目前我们还没有收到任何消息。

      mùqián wǒmen hái méiyǒu shōudào rènhé xiāoxi.

      We have not received any news so far.

    • 目前的情况比预想的要好。

      mùqián de qíngkuàng bǐ yùxiǎng de yào hǎo.

      The current situation is better than expected.

    • 目前公司正在招聘新员工。

      mùqián gōngsī zhèngzài zhāopìn xīn yuángōng.

      The company is currently recruiting new employees.

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