🇨🇳 How to say

“today” in Chinese

今天jīntiān
Illustration of "today" in a Chinese cultural setting
A bright sun rises in the sky, and a calendar page turns to show the date marked as 'today'. People are seen going about their daily activities, emphasizing the concept of the present day.

Usage note

今天 (jīntiān) means 'today' and is used to talk about the current day. It's a common word in daily conversations, especially when discussing plans or weather.

Examples

  • 今天是星期一。

    Today is Monday.

  • 我今天去商店。

    I go to the store today.

  • 今天很热。

    It is hot today.

Quick check

What does "今天" mean?

  • A. today
  • B. tomorrow
  • C. tree
  • D. hand

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