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时刻 (shíkè) - use 之际 for formal contexts or specific moments within events, while 时刻 is more general for any point in time.
Use 之际 in formal writing or speeches, as it may sound overly stiff in casual conversation. Common phrases include '在此之际' (at this moment) or '不久之际' (in the near future). Be mindful of the tone; it is always pronounced with the first tone on 之 and the fourth tone on 际.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 之际 is important for expressing the timing of actions and events. Students should focus on its usage in more complex sentence structures, often in conjunction with other temporal expressions to convey nuanced meanings.
Learners often confuse 之际 with 时候; for instance, saying '在工作之际' instead of the more appropriate '在工作的时候' can lead to awkwardness. Ensure you reserve 之际 for formal contexts.
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How to say during in Chinese
“during” in Chinese is之际
The word 之际 (zhī jì) refers to a specific moment or period during an event or situation. It is often used in formal contexts, especially in writing, to indicate a precise time frame when something occurs or is relevant.
When to use 之际
Use 之际 in formal writing or speeches, as it may sound overly stiff in casual conversation. Common phrases include '在此之际' (at this moment) or '不久之际' (in the near future). Be mindful of the tone; it is always pronounced with the first tone on 之 and the fourth tone on 际.
之际 or something close to it
时刻 (shíkè) - use 之际 for formal contexts or specific moments within events, while 时刻 is more general for any point in time.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 之际 with 时候; for instance, saying '在工作之际' instead of the more appropriate '在工作的时候' can lead to awkwardness. Ensure you reserve 之际 for formal contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 之际
之际 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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While it can be used, it's more appropriate for formal contexts; casual speakers might opt for simpler terms.
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