Chinese phrase
〜点半 〜 diǎn bàn
Meaning
half past ___
When to use it
This expression means thirty minutes past a stated hour. It follows the hour when giving or suggesting a time in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
我们什么时候出发? wǒ men shén me shí hòu chū fā
When are we leaving?
七点半可以吗? qī diǎn bàn ké yǐ ma
Would half past seven be okay?