今 jīn ㄐㄧㄣ gam1

  • now
  • the present time
  • current
  • contemporary
  • this (day, year etc)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 今 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

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

Example sentences

  • 今晚 ( jīn wǎn gam1 maan5 ) 见 見 ( jiàn gin3 )。

    See you tonight.

  • 今天 ( jīn tiān gam1 tin1 ) 下雪 ( xià xuě haa6 syut3 )。

    It's snowing today.

  • 今天 ( jīn tiān gam1 tin1 ) 很 ( hěn han2 ) 冷 ( lěng laang5 )。

    It's cold today.

  • 今天 ( jīn tiān gam1 tin1 ) 有风 有風 ( yǒu fēng jau5 fung1 )。

    It is windy today.

  • 今天 ( jīn tiān gam1 tin1 ) 多云 多雲 ( duō yún do1 wan4 )。

    It's cloudy today.

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