How to Say “Today” in Mandarin

今天
jīntiān

Today

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 今jīnnow
  • 天tiānday

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Common questions

How do you say "Today" in Mandarin?
"Today" in Mandarin is 今天, pronounced jīntiān (first tone, first tone).
What does 今天 mean literally?
今天 breaks down as 今 (now) + 天 (day).
What tones does 今天 use?
今天 is pronounced jīntiān: first tone, first tone.