Chinese
shíhòu
Meaning: time; moment; when
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

時候
時
候
时候
时
候

Example sentences

When did you come?
我們經過那家店的時候,買了一些麵包。
我们经过那家店的时候,买了一些面包。
When we passed by that shop, we bought some bread.
年初的時候,我制定了一個計畫。
年初的时候,我制定了一个计划。
At the beginning of the year, I made a plan.
你什麼時候能看完這本書?
你什么时候能看完这本书?
When can you finish reading this book?
煎牛排的時候不需要放太多的油。
煎牛排的时候不需要放太多的油。
You don't need to put too much oil when frying steak.
在困難的時候,家人是他最大的依靠。
在困难的时候,家人是他最大的依靠。
In difficult times, family is his greatest support.
你什麼時候回去工作?
你什么时候回去工作?
When are you going back to work?
請在適當的時候提出你的建議。
请在适当的时候提出你的建议。
Please bring up your suggestion at the appropriate time.
你過馬路的時候千萬要小心。
你过马路的时候千万要小心。
You must be absolutely careful when crossing the road.
週末的時候,景點擠滿了來自各地的遊客。
周末的时候,景点挤满了来自各地的游客。
On weekends, the scenic spot is crowded with tourists from everywhere.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in '什麼時候' (when) or to refer to a specific point in time.

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