Chinese
diǎn
Meaning: o'clock; dot; point
Part of Speech: Counter

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Example sentences

現在是下午三點。
现在是下午三点。
It is three o'clock in the afternoon.
我們約在早上八點見面。
We arranged to meet at eight o'clock in the morning.
因為晚上停電,家裡於是點起蠟燭照明。
Because the power went out at night, the family then lit candles for illumination.
他點了一份早餐。
He ordered a portion of breakfast.
會議九點開始。
The meeting starts at nine.

Usage Notes

Used to express time on the clock.

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