当前

• 拼音: dāng qián
• 汉字拆解: 当 = 尚 (still) + 彐 — to face/match; 前 = 止 (stop) + 刀 (knife) — in front

含义

Current; present; at present. Refers to the existing situation or the present moment.

A formal way to express 'now' or 'currently.' Often used in news, reports, and formal discussions. Synonymous with 目前 but slightly more formal. Common phrases include 当前形势 (current situation) and 当前任务 (present task).

例句

1. 当前的经济形势比较复杂。
2. 我们应该把注意力集中在当前的任务上。
3. 当前最重要的是解决资金问题。

用法指南

语境: news, business, politics

语气: analytical

正确说法

• 当前我们面临很多挑战。(Currently we face many challenges.)
• 当前的首要任务是什么？(What is the top priority at present?)

错误说法

• 说'当前我在吃饭'表示正在吃饭 (Don't use 当前 for immediate personal activities — use 现在 or 正在; 当前 is for broader situations)

起源与历史

当 (to face, to be at) + 前 (front, before). Together meaning 'at the present front' or 'facing the current moment.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal