English–Chinese
“minute hand” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfēn zhēn
Example
时针和分针一起走。shí zhēn hé fēn zhēn yì qǐ zǒu
The hour hand and minute hand move together.
How to say “minute hand” in Chinese
“Minute hand” in Chinese is 分针 (fēn zhēn).
The slim pointer that sweeps around the dial and marks each passing minute.
Example sentences with 分针
请看分针，现在是半点。qǐng kàn fēn zhēn xiàn zài shì bàn diǎn
Please look at the minute hand; it is now half past the hour.
Tips for using 分针
- In everyday time-telling, Chinese pairs the hour with 点 (diǎn, "o'clock") and often uses 半 (bàn, "half") for half past, while exact readings name the minutes.