截至
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Meaning: As of
How to Understand
截至
截至 means 'as of' or 'up to' in English, used to indicate a specific point in time by which something has occurred or is valid. It differs from similar terms like 'until' by emphasizing the completion or state at a particular moment.
The character 截 (jié) originally meant 'to cut' or 'to sever,' while 至 (zhì) means 'to arrive' or 'up to.' Together, they convey the idea of reaching a certain point in time, like 'cutting off' at a specific moment.
截至 is commonly used in formal and written contexts, such as reports, statistics, and official documents. It is often seen in phrases like 截至今日 (as of today) or 截至年底 (as of year-end). Understanding this phrase helps learners grasp how time-related expressions are structured in Chinese.
Example Sentences
截至今天，我们已经完成了项目的第一阶段。
As of today, we have completed the first phase of the project.
截至上个月，公司销售额增长了15%。
As of last month, the company's sales increased by 15%.