目前
mùqiánTraditional: 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
目
前
Examples
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At present everything is going smoothly.
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For now I have not decided yet.
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The current situation is complicated.
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This is the best method for now.
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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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