Chinese
shí
Meaning: time; season; hour
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

時
时

Example sentences

Time waits for no one.
離開時請隨手關門。
离开时请随手关门。
Please close the door when you leave.
別人在講話時,不要隨便插嘴。
别人在讲话时,不要随便插嘴。
Don't interrupt casually when others are speaking.
他出門時總會戴著一副眼鏡。
他出门时总会戴著一副眼镜。
He always wears a pair of glasses when he goes out.
遇到困難時,我們應該冷靜應對。
遇到困难时,我们应该冷静应对。
When encountering difficulties, we should respond calmly.
我們趕到機場時,飛機已經起飛了。
我们赶到机场时,飞机已经起飞了。
When we rushed to the airport, the plane had already taken off.
這座山洞非常深,探險時要特別小心。
这座山洞非常深,探险时要特别小心。
This cave is very deep; be extra careful when exploring.
這列火車的時速非常高。
这列火车的时速非常高。
The speed of this train is very high.
外出時請記得鎖門。
外出时请记得锁门。
Please remember to lock the door when going out.
過馬路時要小心。
过马路时要小心。
Be careful when crossing the road.

Usage Notes

Refers to time in general, specific times, or seasons.

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