today · the present time; now

jīn tiān

j+īn·1st tonet+iān·1st tone

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The eight o'clock bus was early today.

8点那班车今天早到了。

In that case, I think you should come in today.

在这种情况下，我认为你今天应该来。

The wind is cold today.

今天刮冷风。

I had an awful experience today, so I'm going to have a beer and go straight to bed.

今天糟糕透了，所以我准备去喝一杯就直接上床。

Dad's in an impatient mood today.

爸爸今天很不耐烦。

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