English–Chinese
“period” in Chinese
How to say “period” in Chinese
“Period” in Chinese is 段 (duàn).
One connected slice of a larger whole, viewed as a unit with its own beginning and end.
Example sentences with 段
过一段时间，他就适应了新环境。guò yí duàn shí jiān tā jiù shì yìng le xīn huán jìng
After a while, he got used to the new environment.
Tips for using 段
- A time expression with this word can sound natural without an exact start or end, which helps when the duration is only approximate.
Other Chinese words for “period”
暑假期间我们去了海边。shǔ jià qī jiān wǒ men qù le hǎi biān
During summer vacation, we went to the beach.
梅雨期通常在六月开始。méi yǔ qī tōng cháng zài liù yuè kāi shǐ
The period of the rainy season usually starts in June.
植物生长的时期需要阳光。zhí wù shēng zhǎng de shí qī xū yào yáng guāng
Plants need sunlight during their growth period.