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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…

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.

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