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
Pronounced: shí jiān
(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
時間
Pronounced: shí jiān
(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
時間
Pronounced: shí jiān
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
时间
Pronounced: shí jiān
(countable) A measurement of a quantity of time; a numerical or general indication of a length of progression.
時間
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?
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noun The ongoing flow of existence in which events happen — what clocks and calendars measure in seconds, hours, days and years.
"Time passes quickly when you are enjoying yourself with friends."
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verb To measure how long something takes, or to choose the moment it happens.
"She timed her run with a stopwatch."
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intj A call announcing that a pause or break is over, or that closing time has arrived.
""Time!" called the bartender, signalling last orders."
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time in a sentence
- Time passes quickly when you are enjoying yourself with friends.
- Clocks measure time in seconds, minutes and hours.
- She timed her run with a stopwatch.
- He timed the announcement to avoid the evening news.
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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".
How do you use "time" in a sentence?
Example: "Time passes quickly when you are enjoying yourself with friends." In Chinese, "time" is 时间, 時間.
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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