English–Chinese
“time” in Chinese
How to say “time” in Chinese
“Time” in Chinese is 次 (cì).
Turns repeated experience into distinct numbered occasions instead of one continuous stretch of activity.
Example sentences with 次
他犯了三次同样的错误。tā fàn le sān cì tóng yàng de cuò wù
He made the same mistake three times.
Tips for using 次
- English time can mean a clock moment or an occurrence, but this measure word counts visits, actions, or experiences rather than minutes or hours.
Other Chinese words for “time”
我吃饭的时候不要打扰我。wǒ chī fàn de shí hòu bú yào dá rǎo wǒ
Don't disturb me when I eat.
你有时间吗？nǐ yǒu shí jiān ma
Do you have time?
你来时我不在家。nǐ lái shí wǒ bú zài jiā
When you come, I am not at home.
请你再说一遍。qǐng nǐ zài shuō yí biàn
Please say it one more time.
我们一起度过的时光很美好。wǒ men yì qǐ dù guò de shí guāng hěn méi hǎo
The time we spent together was wonderful.
请记录事件发生的时刻。qǐng jì lù shì jiàn fā shēng de shí kè
Please record the time when the event occurred.
运动员用手表计时比赛。yùn dòng yuán yòng shóu biǎo jì shí bǐ sài
The athletes use a watch to time the race.