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The word 这时 is formed by combining the character 这, meaning 'this,' with the character 时, meaning 'time,' creating a compound that literally means 'this time' and is used to refer to 'at this moment' or 'now.'

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这时雨停了。

Zhè shí yǔ tíng le.

At this time, the rain stopped.

这时我们开始吃饭。

Zhè shí wǒmen kāishǐ chīfàn.

At this time, we started eating.

这时，妈妈叫我帮忙做家务。

Zhè shí, māma jiào wǒ bāngmáng zuò jiāwù.

At this time, Mom asked me to help with housework.

这时他突然想起一个重要的事情。

Zhè shí tā tūrán xiǎngqǐ yīgè zhòngyào de shìqíng.

At this time, he suddenly remembered an important matter.

这时，即使面对困难，我们也必须保持冷静。

Zhè shí, jíshǐ miànduì kùnnán, wǒmen yě bìxū bǎochí lěngjìng.

At this time, even if facing difficulties, we must remain calm.

Word Definition - 这时

zhè shí at this time; at this moment

Individual Character Details

这 zhè, zhèi
时 shí, shí, shí