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March 24, 2026
当天(當天)dàngtiān(dang4tian1)
当天 refers to the same day or the day in question. It is commonly used to indicate events or actions that occur on the same day as they are being discussed, often used in contexts like scheduling, timelines, or reporting.
Frequency#5534DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, punctuality and the timing of events are often emphasized, making the use of 当天 particularly relevant in both formal and informal contexts like business meetings or family gatherings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a calendar page with '当' (dang) pointing directly at '天' (tian), as if it's saying, 'Look at today!' The character '当' suggests something current or relevant, while '天' means day. Together, they remind you that you're talking about today.
Meanings of 当天
dàngtiān(dang4tian1)
primary
1the same day
2on that day
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About 当天
当天Simplified
當天Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
当天 (same day) vs 这天 (this day) — use 当天 for a specific reference to the day in question, while 这天 is more general and can refer to any day being discussed.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a calendar page with '当' (dang) pointing directly at '天' (tian), as if it's saying, 'Look at today!' The character '当' suggests something current or relevant, while '天' means day. Together, they remind you that you're talking about today.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 当天 with other time-related terms like 昨天 (yesterday) or 明天 (tomorrow). It is more formal and typically used in writing or formal speech rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include '当天的事件' (events of the same day) or '当天通知' (notification on that day).
HSK Study Tips
Although 当天 is not as frequently used in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with time-related words in HSK levels 1 and 2 such as 今天 (today) and 明天 (tomorrow). Focus on using 当天 in sentences that describe plans or events.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, punctuality and the timing of events are often emphasized, making the use of 当天 particularly relevant in both formal and informal contexts like business meetings or family gatherings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 当天 with 昨天, leading to sentences like '我昨天会见面' (I will meet yesterday), which is incorrect. The correct phrase would be '我当天会见面' for 'I will meet on that day.'
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Cultural Notes for 当天
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, punctuality and the timing of events are often emphasized, making the use of 当天 particularly relevant in both formal and informal contexts like business meetings or family gatherings.
Frequently Asked Questions about 当天
No, 当天 specifically refers to the current day or the day being discussed, not past events.
It is more common in written and formal contexts, but it can be used in spoken language for clarity.
You can say '我们当天会见面' which means 'We will meet on that day.'
