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“hour” in Chinese

小时xiǎoshí
Illustration of "hour" in a Chinese cultural setting
A digital clock on a kitchen wall shows 3:00 PM, with a small note beside it reading 'bake for one hour' next to a timer counting down.

Usage note

小时 is used for counting hours, similar to 'hour' in English, and is a neutral term suitable for all everyday situations involving time duration.

Examples

  • 我每天工作八小时。

    I work eight hours every day.

  • 火车一小时后来。

    The train arrives in one hour.

  • 这部电影两小时长。

    This movie is two hours long.

Quick check

What does "小时" mean?

  • A. hour
  • B. river
  • C. earth
  • D. home

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