Chinese phrase
什么时候? shén me shí hòu
Meaning
When?
When to use it
This question asks when an event or action will happen. It is a short, neutral way to ask for the time.
Example dialogue
明天开会,什么时候? míng tiān kāi huì shén me shí hòu
There is a meeting tomorrow. When is it?
我们上午十点在会议室见面。 wǒ men shàng wǔ shí diǎn zài huì yì shì jiàn miàn
We will meet in the meeting room at 10 a.m.