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

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Example sentences

時不我待。
时不我待。
Time waits for no one.
地震發生時,我們感覺到了強烈的震動。
When the earthquake occurred, we felt strong vibrations.
夜深時,他常思故鄉。
Late at night, he often missed his hometown.
暑假時,我們計畫去澳門看歷史建築。
During summer vacation, we plan to go to Macau to see historical architecture.
這座山洞非常深,探險時要特別小心。
This cave is very deep; be extra careful when exploring.

Usage Notes

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

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