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time in Chinese

time in Chinese is 时间, 時間 — time means the ongoing flow of existence in which events happen — what clocks and calendars measure in seconds, hours, days and years.

time in Chinese

时间
noun
Pronounced: shí jiān
(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
時間
noun
Pronounced: shí jiān
(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
時間
noun
Pronounced: shí jiān
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
时间
noun
Pronounced: shí jiān
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
時間
noun
Pronounced: shí jiān
(countable) A particular moment or hour; the appropriate moment or hour for something (especially with prepositional phrase or imperfect subjunctive).

What does "time" mean?

  1. noun The ongoing flow of existence in which events happen — what clocks and calendars measure in seconds, hours, days and years.
  2. verb To measure how long something takes, or to choose the moment it happens.
    "She timed her run with a stopwatch."
  3. intj A call announcing that a pause or break is over, or that closing time has arrived.
    ""Time!" called the bartender, signalling last orders."

time in a sentence

  • She timed her run with a stopwatch.
  • He timed the announcement to avoid the evening news.
  • "Time!" called the bartender, signalling last orders.

Similar words in Chinese

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "time" in Chinese?

"time" in Chinese is 时间, 時間. time means: The ongoing flow of existence in which events happen — what clocks and calendars measure in seconds, hours, days and years.

How do you pronounce 时间?

"time" in Chinese is 时间, pronounced "shí jiān".

Are there other ways to say "time" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "time": 时间, 時間.

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