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?

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