学习汉字 "今" (jīn) - Learn Chinese Character "今"

基本信息 (Basic Information)

含义与用法 (Meanings & Usage)

中文核心释义 (Core Chinese Meaning): 现在，此刻，当下

英文核心释义 (Core English Meaning): now, today, the present

“今”多用作时间词，表示“现在”、“今天”、“当年”等意义，如“今天”、“如今”、“今后”等。也作文言虚词，表时间对比。 '今' is mainly used as a time word meaning 'now,' 'today,' or 'the present.' Common in words like '今天' (today), '如今' (nowadays), and '今后' (from now on). It can also appear as a classical particle to indicate time.

象形意义 / 为何这么写 (Pictographic Meaning / Writing Rationale)

“今”是会意字，上部像盖子，下部为“口”，意味着打开盖子直面当下。“今”也可理解为口中现在要说的话，强调‘此时’之意。'今' is an associative compound character; the top mimics a lid and the bottom is a mouth, expressing the idea of 'opening the lid and directly facing the present.' It can also suggest words spoken now, emphasizing the meaning of 'now.'

文言文释义 (Classical Chinese Meaning)

与现代意义相近，常指‘现在’、‘今日’、‘此时’。Similar to modern meaning: usually refers to 'now,' 'today,' or 'at this moment.'

深入学习 (In-depth Study)

字源故事 (Origin Story)

“今”字最早见于甲骨文。其上部像器皿的盖子，下部为“口”，表示把盖子打开，口中即为“今天、现在”的意思，表示说话的这一时刻。The character '今' first appeared in oracle bone script. Its top part looks like the lid of a container and the bottom is a 'mouth' (口), symbolizing opening the lid and thus signifying 'today, now,' meaning the moment of utterance.

字形演变 (Character Evolution)

甲骨文 (Oracle Bone Script):

甲骨文的“今”字，上部像器皿的盖子，下部为“口”，整体结构直观表现‘此时’的意思。 In oracle bone script, the character '今' has a lid-like top and 'mouth' below, directly portraying the meaning of 'this moment.'

金文 (Bronze Inscription):

金文中“今”的结构比甲骨文更加圆润，但仍保留了盖子和口的形态。 In bronze inscriptions, '今' is more rounded than in oracle bone script but still retains the lid and mouth structure.

小篆 (Small Seal Script):

小篆中“今”变得更规范，盖子部分略呈弧形，下部的“口”更加方正。 In small seal script, '今' becomes more regularized, the lid part is more curved, and the mouth at the bottom is more squared.

隶书 (Clerical Script):

隶书中的“今”上部简化为一横，整体趋于扁平，结构更为简洁。 In clerical script, the top of '今' is simplified to a single horizontal stroke, overall becoming more flat and simple.

楷书 (现代) (Regular Script (Modern)):

现代楷书中的“今”结构方正，上部像小帽子，下为“口”，笔画分明，书写规范。 In modern regular script, '今' has a square structure, the top resembles a small cap, with a clear 'mouth' below; strokes are distinct and the writing is standardized.

常用词语和例句 (Common Words & Examples)

今天 (today)

jīntiān

今天天气很好。

Pinyin: Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo.

Eng: The weather is nice today.

如今 (nowadays; at present)

rújīn

如今科技发展很快。

Pinyin: Rújīn kējì fāzhǎn hěn kuài.

Eng: Nowadays, technology develops very quickly.

今后 (from now on; in the future)

jīnhòu

今后我要更加努力学习。

Pinyin: Jīnhòu wǒ yào gèngjiā nǔlì xuéxí.

Eng: From now on, I will study even harder.

多语言翻译 (核心释义) (Translations (Core Meaning))

French: maintenant, aujourd'hui
German: jetzt, heute
Spanish: ahora, hoy
Italian: adesso, oggi
Portuguese: agora, hoje
Russian: сейчас, сегодня
Arabic: الآن، اليوم
Persian: اکنون، امروز
Dutch: nu, vandaag
Polish: teraz, dziś
Vietnamese: bây giờ, hôm nay
Ukrainian: зараз, сьогодні

视频学习资源 (Video Learning Resources)

通过以下链接在热门视频网站搜索 "今" 的更多讲解：

Search for more explanations of "今" on popular video sites:

在 Bilibili.com 搜索 "今字源说文解字" (Search on Bilibili)
在 YouTube.com 搜索 "jin character origin etymology" (Search on YouTube)

网络参考 (Web References for "今") ()

网络内容摘要 (Web Content Summary):

核心含义：今，本义为“现在”“此时”，常用于表示“今天”、“此刻”。 Core meaning: "今" primarily means "now" or "the present" and is commonly used to express "today" or "this moment".
字形起源： “今”最早的甲骨文由“人”、“口”（或“坛子”暗示饮用）部分组成，表示人的嘴巴正要发声或饮用；后经金文、篆书、隶书演变，逐渐简化为现代汉字。 Pictographic origin: The earliest "今" in oracle bone script featured parts representing a person and a mouth (or vessel), suggesting the act of speaking or drinking. Through bronze, seal, and clerical scripts, it evolved into its modern simplified form.
有趣的文化背景： 古人用“今”不仅限于时间，也有“饮用”之意（如《说文解字》早期解释），但现代已主要指“现在”。 Cultural note: In ancient times, "今" could also mean "to drink," but in modern usage, it primarily refers to the concept of "now." This reflects how meanings can shift over time.
常用词及成语： “今天”（today）、“如今”（nowadays）、“今后”（from now on）、“今昔对比”（contrast between past and present）。 Common words/phrases: "今天" (today), "如今" (nowadays), "今后" (from now on), "今昔对比" (contrast between past and present).
易混点： “今”与“令”、“令时”等字在书写和含义上需区分，尤其在古文中容易混淆。 Common confusion: "今" can be confused with characters like "令", especially in classical texts. Pay attention to their different forms and meanings.

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