此时

此时 means 'at this time' or 'in this moment.' It refers to the present moment in a specific context, often used to emphasize the current situation or timing.

The character 此 (cǐ) means 'this,' and 时 (shí) means 'time.' Together, they literally translate to 'this time,' highlighting the immediacy or relevance of the current moment.

此时 is commonly used in both written and spoken Chinese to indicate that something is happening now or that a particular action should be taken at the current moment. It appears frequently in narratives, instructions, and discussions about timing and sequence.