This phrase refers to the current month and is essential for discussing recent or upcoming events.
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- Refers to the current month in the calendar.
- Commonly used to discuss plans or past events.
- Functions as a time adverbial in sentences.
1) 概览：‘这个月’是汉语中最基础的时间词之一，由指示代词‘这个’和时间单位‘月’组成。它明确指向说话人当前身处的月份，在日常交流中极其高频。
2) 使用模式：‘这个月’既可以放在句首（强调时间背景），也可以放在主语之后（作为时间状语）。例如：‘这个月我很忙’或‘我这个月很忙’。它通常与动词搭配，描述动作的发生时段。
3) 常见语境：主要用于安排计划、汇报工作进度或描述近期状态。例如：‘这个月我们要去旅行’或‘这个月我看了三本书’。
4) 词汇辨析：与‘上个月’（last month）和‘下个月’（next month）形成对比。‘这个月’强调当前，而‘本月’是其书面语形式，常用于正式公文或新闻报道中。
Examples
这个月我有三场考试。
everydayI have three exams this month.
本月销售额增长了百分之十。
formalSales increased by 10% this month.
你这个月过得怎么样？
informalHow has your month been?
本月的研究重点是数据分析。
academicThe research focus for this month is data analysis.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
这个月过得很快
This month passed by very quickly.
这个月剩下的时间
The remainder of this month.
这个月表现不错
Performed well this month.
Often Confused With
本月 is the formal, written version of 这个月. Use 本月 in reports and documents, and 这个月 in conversation.
每月 means 'every month' (recurring), while 这个月 refers only to the current, specific month.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral in register but leans toward spoken language. In professional written communication, '本月' is preferred. Always ensure it is placed before the verb to describe the timing of an action.
Common Mistakes
Learners often place '这个月' at the very end of a sentence, which sounds unnatural. It should ideally be placed before the verb or at the start of the sentence. Do not confuse it with '一个月' (one month/a month), which refers to a duration.
Tips
Placement flexibility for natural flow
You can place '这个月' at the beginning of the sentence to emphasize time, or after the subject for a more neutral tone.
Don't confuse with '每月'
Remember that '这个月' means 'this month' specifically, whereas '每月' means 'every month'. They are not interchangeable.
Usage in business contexts
In professional emails, native speakers often prefer '本月' over '这个月' to sound more formal and precise.
Word Origin
The word is a straightforward compound of the demonstrative pronoun '这个' (this) and the noun '月' (month). It follows standard Mandarin morphological rules for time expressions.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, timing is often discussed in relation to the current month to set expectations for social or professional commitments. Using time markers correctly is highly valued in maintaining clear communication.
Memory Tip
Think of '这个' (this) + '月' (month). Just like '这个' is used for 'this thing', adding '月' makes it 'this month'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions两者意思相同，但语体不同。“这个月”多用于口语，而“本月”更具书面感，常出现在正式通知或公文中。
它可以放在句首，也可以放在主语后面。两种用法在语法上都是正确的，意思也没有区别。
你可以问“这个月是几月？”。回答通常是“这个月是五月”。
可以，说“这个月份”也是正确的，意思完全一样。但在口语中，省略“份”字更为简洁常用。
Test Yourself
___ 我打算去北京旅游。
句子后面用的是“打算”，表示未来或正在进行的计划，因此选“这个月”最合适。
如果想表达当前月份，以下哪项最合适？
“这个月”即当前月份，其他选项分别指过去或未来的月份。
工作 / 这个月 / 很忙 / 我
正确的语序是主语+时间状语+谓语。
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Summary
This phrase refers to the current month and is essential for discussing recent or upcoming events.
- Refers to the current month in the calendar.
- Commonly used to discuss plans or past events.
- Functions as a time adverbial in sentences.
Placement flexibility for natural flow
You can place '这个月' at the beginning of the sentence to emphasize time, or after the subject for a more neutral tone.
Don't confuse with '每月'
Remember that '这个月' means 'this month' specifically, whereas '每月' means 'every month'. They are not interchangeable.
Usage in business contexts
In professional emails, native speakers often prefer '本月' over '这个月' to sound more formal and precise.
Examples
4 of 4这个月我有三场考试。
I have three exams this month.
本月销售额增长了百分之十。
Sales increased by 10% this month.
你这个月过得怎么样？
How has your month been?
本月的研究重点是数据分析。
The research focus for this month is data analysis.
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This Word in Other Languages
Related Vocabulary
More general words
一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
