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“o'clock” in Chinese

点diǎn
Illustration of "o'clock" in a Chinese cultural setting
A young woman checks her phone while waiting for a bus. The digital clock on her screen clearly shows 3:00 PM, and a nea…

Usage note

点 is used like 'o'clock' for telling time on the hour, and also means 'point' or 'dot'. When telling time, it comes directly after the number, making it very easy to use.

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