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“on the hour” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhěng diǎn

Example

闹钟会在整点响。nào zhōng huì zài zhéng diǎn xiǎng

The alarm clock rings on the hour.

Illustration for 整点 (on the hour)

How to say “on the hour” in Chinese

“On the hour” in Chinese is 整点 (zhěng diǎn).

A clock's exact hourly mark, with no minutes left over.

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

Example sentences with 整点

电台在整点报时。diàn tái zài zhéng diǎn bào shí

The radio station announces the time on the hour.

Tips for using 整点

  • Everyday announcements and schedules use this word for times such as 8:00, while times with extra minutes state those minutes separately.

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