Everyday characterShape

今

jīn

now; today

Frequency
#336Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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Built from 今 1

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 1

  • 今天jīntiāntodayHSK 1 Estimated

Sentences 2

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  • 今天天气很好。Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo.The weather is nice today.
  • 今天很热。Jīntiān hěn rè.It's hot today.