今天 jīntiān
today
今天 (jīntiān) means "today" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 今天
有空
yǒukòng
to have free time
大概
dàgài
probably / around / approximately
结束
jiéshù
to finish / to end
待会
dāihuì
in a little while / shortly
再说
zàishuō
talk about it later
Frequently asked questions
What does 今天 (jīntiān) mean in Chinese?
今天 (jīntiān) means "today" in Chinese. 今天 (jīntiān) means "today" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 今天 in a sentence?
Use 今天 (jīntiān) the way you would use "today" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 今天?
Common words that pair with 今天 include 有空, 大概, 结束, 待会. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 今天 (jīntiān) and 现在 (xiànzài)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 今天 means "today"; 现在 means "now / right now / currently". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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