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“last time” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshàng cì

Example

你上次为什么没来?nǐ shàng cì wèi shén me méi lái

Why didn't you come last time?

Illustration for 上次 (last time)

How to say “last time” in Chinese

“Last time” in Chinese is 上次 (shàng cì).

Points back from the present to the immediately preceding occasion in a repeating sequence.

Full entry for 上次: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 上次

我们上次见面了。wǒ men shàng cì jiàn miàn le

We met last time.

Tips for using 上次

  • This word can refer to the previous meeting, trip, lesson, or other event, not only to a day, which helps make its time reference fit many situations.

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