How to Say ‘What Time’ in Simplified Chinese
几点
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounce as (jee dien).
🇨🇳 In China: Time is essential in China, as punctuality is generally valued.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
几
[jǐ]
what time
A phrase used to inquire about the specific time.
请问你几点到?
May I ask what time you'll arrive?
点
[diǎn]
o'clock
A term used to express a specific time on the hour.
会议在八点开始。
The meeting starts at eight o'clock.
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