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那时候 (nà shíhou) - use 这时候 for a time that is immediate or relevant to the current context, while 那时候 refers to a time that is more distant or not currently relevant.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 时候 (shíhou), as mispronunciation can change its meaning. This phrase is informal and commonly used in daily conversation but can also be appropriate in written contexts when indicating a specific time frame.
As 这时候 is not an HSK level word, learners should focus on understanding its components: 这 (this) and 时 (time). Connecting this phrase to other time-related vocabulary will help reinforce its meaning.
Learners often confuse 这时候 with 这个时候 (zhège shíhou), which also means 'this time' but is slightly more formal. Remember, 这时候 is more conversational and emphasizes immediacy.
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How to say at this time; at this moment in Chinese
“at this time; at this moment” in Chinese is这时候
这时候 (zhè shíhou) means 'at this time' or 'at this moment' in English. It is commonly used to refer to a specific point in time during a conversation or narrative, emphasizing the immediacy or relevance of the moment being discussed.
When to use 这时候
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 时候 (shíhou), as mispronunciation can change its meaning. This phrase is informal and commonly used in daily conversation but can also be appropriate in written contexts when indicating a specific time frame.
这时候 or something close to it
那时候 (nà shíhou) - use 这时候 for a time that is immediate or relevant to the current context, while 那时候 refers to a time that is more distant or not currently relevant.
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Learners often confuse 这时候 with 这个时候 (zhège shíhou), which also means 'this time' but is slightly more formal. Remember, 这时候 is more conversational and emphasizes immediacy.
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You can say, '这时候，我正在吃饭' (At this time, I am eating).
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