Chinese word

眼下

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǎn xià

Meaning

  • adverbright now

Example

眼下工作还没有完成。yǎn xià gōng zuò hái méi yǒu wán chéng

Right now, the work is not finished yet.

Illustration for 眼下 (right now)

More examples

眼下压力主要来自资金不足。yǎn xià yā lì zhǔ yào lái zì zī jīn bù zú

The pressure right now mainly comes from insufficient funds.

Core concept

What is in front of attention now, especially a task or problem that cannot be postponed.

Common phrases

  • 眼下形势yǎn xià xíng shì

    current situation

  • 眼下压力yǎn xià yā lì

    current pressure

Similar words

目前mù qián: At the current time, referring neutrally to a situation or matter that exists now.
现在xiàn zài: At the present time or in the current state of things.
当下dāng xià: At this very moment, with focus on the immediate situation or moment at hand.
眼前yǎn qián: Directly before the eyes or in the immediate situation, referring to something close at hand.

Definition in Chinese

表示当前、眼前需要注意或处理的事，常含有一定的紧迫性或必须立刻应对的意味。biǎo shì dāng qián yǎn qián xū yào zhù yì huò chú lǐ de shì cháng hán yǒu yí dìng de jǐn pò xìng huò bì xū lì kè yìng duì de yì wèi

Word origin

The compound 眼下 (yǎnxià, "below the eyes") shifts from a physical position to matters within immediate view, linking the word to present and pressing concerns.

Usage tips

  • It commonly comes before a noun phrase when conversations focus on current work, plans, or problems, while placement before a verb highlights the action taking place in the current period.

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