HSK 5
至今
zhìjīn
to this day
Structure
Subject + 至今 + Verb / Negative (e.g., 没/未)
How it works
The word '至今' is a formal adverb meaning 'until now' or 'to this day.' It is used to indicate that a situation or state that started in the past has continued without change up to the present moment. It is frequently used in written Chinese or formal speech.
Examples
这部电影非常经典，至今仍深受观众喜爱。
Zhè bù diànyǐng fēicháng jīngdiǎn, zhìjīn réng shēn shòu guānzhòng xǐ'ài.
This movie is a classic and is still deeply loved by audiences to this day.
我们毕业后就失去了联系，至今没见过面。
Wǒmen bìyè hòu jiù shīqùle liánxì, zhìjīn méi jiànguo miàn.
We lost touch after graduation and haven't met since then.
那个古老的传说至今流传在民间。
Nàge gǔlǎo de chuánshuō zhìjīn liúchuán zài mínjiān.
That ancient legend has been passed down among the people to this day.
Common mistakes
Do not use '至今' for future events or temporary durations; it only connects the past to the present.
Tip
In formal writing, '至今' is often paired with '未' (wèi) instead of '没' (méi) to mean 'not yet until now,' such as '至今未婚' (still unmarried to this day).
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