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when in Chinese

when in Chinese is 什么时候 — when means used to ask or refer to a point in time.

when in Chinese

什么时候
adv
Pronounced: shén me shí hou
(interrogative) At what time? At which time? Upon which occasion or circumstance? Used to introduce direct or indirect questions about time.
什么时候
conj
Pronounced: shén me shí hou
At what time; at which time.
什么时候
noun
Pronounced: shén me shí hou
The time at which something happens.
什么时候
pron
Pronounced: shén me shí hou
(interrogative) What time; which time.

What does "when" mean?

  1. adv Used to ask or refer to a point in time.
    "When does the movie start?"
  2. conj At the time that; as soon as.
    "Call me when you get home."
  3. conj Considering that; given that.
    "Why buy a new one when this still works fine?"
  4. intj Used to tell someone to stop pouring or adding something, typically in response to "say when."
    "Just say when — I'll keep pouring until you do."

when in a sentence

  • When does the movie start?
  • I don't know when she'll arrive.
  • Call me when you get home.
  • Why buy a new one when this still works fine?

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Frequently asked questions

What is "when" in Chinese?

"when" in Chinese is 什么时候. when means: Used to ask or refer to a point in time.

How do you pronounce 什么时候?

"when" in Chinese is 什么时候, pronounced "shén me shí hou".

How do you use "when" in a sentence?

Example: "When does the movie start?" In Chinese, "when" is 什么时候.

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