迄今

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Meaning and Usage

"迄今" is a formal adverb meaning "up to now" or "so far." It is often used in written or formal spoken Chinese to indicate the time span from the past until the present moment.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "迄今" in news reports, academic writing, or formal discussions when summarizing achievements, progress, or ongoing situations.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 迄今为止 (qìjīn wéizhǐ): "up to now" or "so far" — the most common phrase, used to emphasize the time limit up to the present.
  • 迄今尚未 (qìjīn shàngwèi): "not yet until now" — used to express that something has not happened or been achieved so far.

Usage Notes

"迄今" is more formal and less conversational than alternatives like "现在" or "目前为止." It usually appears at the beginning or middle of a sentence to mark the temporal scope. Avoid using it in casual speech.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "迄今" with "至今" which has a very similar meaning but slightly different usage contexts. "迄今" often appears in more formal or literary contexts, while "至今" is more neutral and common in everyday language.

Example Sentences

Up to now, we have completed the first phase of the project.

Scientists have not yet found a cure for this disease up to now.

So far, his performance has been outstanding.