HSK 7

与此同时

与此同时 (at the same time)

Explanation

The structure '与此同时' is used to link two actions or events occurring simultaneously, emphasizing that they take place at the same moment. It usually stands at the beginning of the second clause, similar to 'at the same time' in English. For example: 'The sun set, and at the same time heavy rain began to fall.' Used in writing or more formal contexts than '同时'.

Examples

太阳落山了,几乎与此同时下起了大雨。
tàiyángluòshānletóngshíxiàle
几个月之后,他的眼睛开始不停地流眼泪,与此同时他的视力也变得越来越差。
yuèzhīhòudeyǎnjīngkāishǐtíngliúyǎnlèitóngshídeshìbiàndeyuèláiyuèchà

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The grammar point “与此同时” (与此同时 (at the same time)) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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