目前

qián

Traditional: 目前

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Translation

at present, currently, for now

Word origin

A compound of 目 (mù, eye) and 前 (qián, in front), literally before one's eyes, hence at present or currently.

Origin
compound
Root
目 (mù, eye) + 前 (qián, in front)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 目

Stroke order for 前

Examples

At present everything is going smoothly.

For now I have not decided yet.

The current situation is complicated.

This is the best method for now.

The company currently has fifty employees.

目前 (mù qián) means at present, currently, for now. It is a time word for the situation as it stands.

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This word is part of lesson 22.