Chinese
zhèshíhòu
Meaning: at this time; at this moment
Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

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Example sentences

他這時候應該已經到家了。
他这时候应该已经到家了。
He should have arrived home by this time.
我正急著出門,偏偏這時候下起大雨來。
I was just in a hurry to go out, but contrary to my wishes it started raining heavily right then.

Usage Notes

Refers to the current period or a specific point in time being discussed.

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