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“what time” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjǐ diǎn

Example

现在几点？xiàn zài jí diǎn

What time is it now?

Illustration for 几点 (what time)

How to say “what time” in Chinese

“What time” in Chinese is 几点 (jǐ diǎn).

A request to fill in the numbered hour of a time.

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

Example sentences with 几点

火车几点到？huǒ chē jí diǎn dào

What time does the train arrive?

Tips for using 几点

  • A natural reply often gives the hour and then the minutes, making this phrase useful for both a quick time check and a more exact answer.

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