How to Say ‘Three hours’ in Traditional Chinese
三個小時
💬 Usage Tip: Combine [三] with [個] and [小時] to say '[三個小時]' which is (san ge shiao shr).
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Punctuality is highly valued in Taiwan, and understanding time expressions is essential for showing respect.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
三
[sān]
three hours
Indicates a duration of time equaling three hours.
他遊泳了三個小時。
He swam for three hours.
個
[gè]
measure word
Used here to count hours as a unit of time.
他遊泳了三個小時。
He swam for three hours.
小時
[xiǎo shí]
hour
A period of time equal to one 60-minute rotation on a clock.
他遊泳了三個小時。
He swam for three hours.
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