How to tell time in Chinese with 点 (diǎn)
Number + 点 (diǎn)
Time indication with "点 (diǎn)"
Number + 点 (diǎn)
HSK 1NumbersTime indication with "点 (diǎn)"
Rule structure
To tell the hour, use Number + 点 (diǎn) / 钟 (zhōng). 钟 (zhōng) is used rarely and has a more formal character.
Rule structure
To tell the hour, use Number + 点 (diǎn) / 钟 (zhōng). 钟 (zhōng) is used rarely and has a more formal character.
Examples
现在三点。
Xiànzài sān diǎn.
It's three o'clock now.
Examples
现在三点。
Xiànzài sān diǎn.
It's three o'clock now.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Time indication with "点 (diǎn)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Number + 点 (diǎn). For example: 现在三点。 — “It's three o'clock now.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
现在三点。 — “It's three o'clock now.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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