Chinese · Numbers & Time
今天
jīntiān
Today
Beginnernoun
Definition
The present day.
Example
今天天气很好。
The weather is nice today.
Etymology
'今天' (jīntiān) combines '今' (jīn), meaning 'now', and '天' (tiān), meaning 'day'. Its usage reflects the cultural importance of the present moment.
How & Where It’s Used
'今天' is widely used in everyday spoken and written Chinese to discuss current events or situations, appropriate in both casual and formal settings.