Chinese phrase
现在是〜点半 xiàn zài shì 〜 diǎn bàn
Meaning
It is half past ___
When to use it
This phrase tells the time as half past a stated hour. It is used in everyday conversations about the current time.
Example dialogue
现在几点？ xiàn zài jí diǎn
What time is it?
现在是三点半，我们去操场吧。 xiàn zài shì sān diǎn bàn wǒ men qù cāo chǎng ba
It is half past three. Let's go to the playground.