dāngqián

当前

HSK 5Word · Verb · NounTraditional當前

in front; at present; current

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Meanings

2 senses · 7 examples
1.

verb

to be in front of; to face

formal

Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a pressing situation or imminent threat.

Dà大
dí敌
dāng当
qián前
 ，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
tuán团
jié结
yī一
zhì致
 。

With a formidable enemy before us, we must unite as one.

Guó国
nàn难
dāng当
qián前
 ，
pǐ匹
fū夫
yǒu有
zé责
 。

When national crisis looms, every citizen has a duty.

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Wēi危
xiǎn险
dāng当
qián前
 ，
tā他
biǎo表
xiàn现
dé得
shí十
fēn分
zhèn镇
dìng定
 。

With danger right before him, he remained very calm.

2.

noun

at present; the current stage

neutral

Refers to the present time or the immediate period, often used in formal or semi-formal contexts to discuss ongoing matters.

Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
dāng当
zhuān专
zhù注
yú于
dāng当
qián前
de的
rèn任
wu务
 。

We should focus on the task at hand.

Dāng当
qián前
de的
jīng经
jì济
xíng形
shì势
bǐ比
jiào较
yán严
jùn峻
 。

The current economic situation is quite severe.

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Jiě解
jué决
dāng当
qián前
de的
wèn问
tí题
shì是
wǒ我
men们
de的
shǒu首
yào要
mù目
biāo标
 。

Solving the immediate problem is our primary goal.

Nǐ你
kǎo考
lǜ虑
guo过
dāng当
qián前
de的
jiù就
yè业
shì市
chǎng场
ma吗
 ？

Have you considered the current job market?