之际

之际之際 zhī ㄓ ㄐㄧˋ zi1 zai3

  • during
  • at the time of

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 之 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他在要結婚之際決定還是不結婚了。 Shortly before his wedding, he decided not to get married.
  • 貞子意識到,在生命將盡之際,曾經平凡無奇的事物,也會散發永恆的美。 Sadako realized that, near death, even what was once mundane glows with an everlasting beauty.

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