Chinese
dāngshí
Meaning: at that time; then
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

當時
當
時
当时
当
时

Example sentences

I didn't understand the situation at that time.
他把當時的情形說得很清楚。
他把当时的情形说得很清楚。
He explained the situation at that time very clearly.
我恨當時沒有勇氣的自己。
我恨当时没有勇气的自己。
I hate the self that lacked courage back then.
請你描述一下當時發生了什麼事。
请你描述一下当时发生了什么事。
Please describe what happened at that time.
這部小說生動地描繪了當時的社會生活。
这部小说生动地描绘了当时的社会生活。
This novel vividly depicts social life at that time.
這本紀實文學描寫了當時的真實情況。
这本纪实文学描写了当时的真实情况。
This non-fiction book describes the actual situation at the time.
當時我也在場。
当时我也在场。
I was also present at the time.
這部小說是當時社會的真實寫照。
这部小说是当时社会的真实写照。
This novel is a true reflection of the society at that time.

Usage Notes

Refers to a specific time in the past.

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