How common it is
目前 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say mù qián slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
目前表示现在、到现在为止。
mù qián biǎo shì xiàn zài 、 dào xiàn zài wéi zhǐ。
Currently means now or up to this point.
Context note
目前常出现在说明现状和计划里。
mù qián cháng chū xiàn zài shuō míng xiàn zhuàng hé jì huà lǐ。
Currently often appears when describing the current situation and plans.
5 examples
目前很好。
mù qián hěn hǎo。
It is good for now.
目前还不知道。
mù qián hái bù zhī dào。
I do not know yet.
目前情况不错。
mù qián qíng kuàng bú cuò。
The current situation is good.
目前我们在学校。
mù qián wǒ men zài xué xiào。
We are at school now.
目前先这样。
mù qián xiān zhè yàng。
For now, let’s leave it at that.
5 mini stories
目前我们还在学习基础词。
mù qián wǒ men hái zài xué xí jī chǔ cí。
We are currently still learning basic words.
老师说目前不用着急，慢慢来。
lǎo shī shuō mù qián bú yòng zháo jí， màn màn lái。
The teacher said there is no need to rush for now; take it slowly.
目前天气很好，适合出去走走。
mù qián tiān qì hěn hǎo， shì hé chū qù zǒu zǒu。
The current weather is good and suitable for going out for a walk.
目前我还没有决定要做什么。
mù qián wǒ hái méi yǒu jué dìng yào zuò shén me。
I have not decided what to do yet.
目前最重要的是认真完成作业。
mù qián zuì zhòng yào de shì rèn zhēn wán chéng zuò yè。
For now, the most important thing is to finish homework carefully.