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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 nearby bus schedule has arrival times marked with bold dots next to each hour.

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.

Examples

  • 现在三点。

    It's three o'clock now.

  • 我们八点见面。

    We meet at eight o'clock.

  • 这个点很重要。

    This point is very important.

Quick check

What does "点" mean?

  • A. o'clock
  • B. black
  • C. ten
  • D. wind

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