HSK 7-9
值此……之际
zhí cǐ...zhī jì
On this occasion of...; at this time of... (formal)
Structure
值此 + [Important Event/Time] + 之际
How it works
This formal literary expression is used in speeches, letters, or official announcements to mark a specific important moment or occasion. It is typically used to introduce well-wishes or reflective remarks during anniversaries, holidays, or significant transitions.
Examples
值此新春佳节之际，我谨代表公司祝大家新年快乐。
Zhí cǐ xīnchūn jiājié zhī jì, wǒ jǐn dàibiǎo gōngsī zhù dàjiā xīnnián kuàilè.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year on behalf of the company.
值此中意建交五十周年之际，双方举行了盛大的庆祝活动。
Zhí cǐ Zhōng Yì jiànjiāo wǔshí zhōunián zhī jì, shuāngfāng jǔxíngle shèngdà de qìngzhù huódòng.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Italy, both sides held grand celebrations.
值此毕业离校之际，同学们纷纷合影留念。
Zhí cǐ bìyè líxiào zhī jì, tóngxuémen fēnfēn héyǐng liúniàn.
At this time of graduation and leaving school, students took group photos one after another to commemorate the occasion.
Common mistakes
Using this phrase in casual, everyday conversation; it is strictly a formal written or oratorical term.
Tip
Think of '值' as 'to meet/encounter' and '之际' as 'the time of'; it is most commonly followed by words like '佳节' (festival), '周年' (anniversary), or '关键时刻' (critical moment).
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