Chinese
shíguāng
Meaning: time; era; period of time
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

快樂的時光總是過得很快。
快乐的时光总是过得很快。
Happy times always pass quickly.
大學時代是我最快樂的時光。
My college days were my happiest times.
青春是人生中最美好的時光。
Youth is the most beautiful time in life.
我們應該珍惜現在擁有的時光。
We should cherish the time we have now.
他對時光的流逝感嘆不已。
He sighed endlessly about the passing of time.

Usage Notes

Refers to a period of time, often implying days or years passed, sometimes with a nostalgic or literary tone.

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