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It is commonly used in expressions related to time such as 'what time' (几点) and 'time flies' (时光飞逝). Its usage is broad, covering both casual and formal contexts when discussing time-related concepts.","To remember 时 (shí), think of a clock (the top part represents the face of the clock showing the hour, while the bottom part suggests a pointing arrow indicating the passage of time). Imagine a clock striking, reminding you of how time is constantly moving forward.","Be careful not to confuse 时 (shí) with 常 (cháng), which means 'often' or 'usually'; these words are used in different contexts. It is also common to see this character used in combination with others, such as 时间 (shíjiān) meaning 'time' or 'duration.' Keep an eye on tone; a mispronunciation can lead to confusion.","While 时 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it connects well with other time-related vocabulary in HSK 1 and 2, such as 现在 (xiànzài, 'now') and 以后 (yǐhòu, 'after'). Students should practice using 时 in sentences to strengthen their understanding of time concepts.","In Chinese culture, the concept of time is often viewed cyclically, particularly in relation to seasons and agricultural activities. The character 时 reflects this cultural connection, as it can denote periods of the year significant for farming and festivals.",[762,765,768],{"a":763,"q":764},"You can use it in a sentence like '现在是三点' (Xiànzài shì sān diǎn) meaning 'It is 3 o'clock now.'","How do I use 时 in a sentence?",{"a":766,"q":767},"Yes, 时 can be used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing time.","Is 时 used in both formal and informal contexts?",{"a":769,"q":770},"Common phrases include '时时刻刻' (shí shí kè kè, 'every moment') and '时光' (shíguāng, 'time' or 'era').","What are some common phrases with 时?","Learners often confuse 时 (shí) with 事 (shì, 'matter' or 'affair'). For example, saying '我有很多时' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō shí) instead of '我有很多事' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō shì) can lead to confusion about the intended meaning.","时 (shí) vs 值 (zhí) — use 时 to refer specifically to time as a concept or period, whereas 值 relates to value or worth.","2026-03-24T08:07:35.000Z",{"title":21,"description":21,"og_image":21},{"es":776,"fr":777,"ja":778,"ko":779,"vi":780},"Carácter que representa el tiempo, utilizado para indicar un momento, hora o período.","Caractère représentant le temps, désignant un moment, une heure ou une période.","時間 (じかん)を表す漢字で、時刻や期間を指す。例えば、ある時や季節を表す。","시간을 나타내는 한자로, 특정 시점이나 기간을 의미한다.","Ký tự biểu thị thời gian, ám chỉ một thời điểm, giờ hoặc khoảng thời gian.",[782,783,784,785],{"question":625,"answer":626},{"question":629,"answer":630},{"question":633,"answer":634},{"question":636,"answer":637},[],"/chinese-dictionary/chinese-to-english/hsk-3/%E6%97%B6-shi2/",{"hanzi":7,"pinyin":179,"tone":25,"tone_class":181,"first_gloss":348,"hsk_level":25,"radical":42,"stroke_count":40,"audio_url":184,"word_family":789,"slug":6},[488,7,497,503,509],[791,794,797],{"name":792,"url":793},"Dictionary","/chinese-dictionary/",{"name":795,"url":796},"HSK 2","/chinese-dictionary/hsk-2/",{"name":7,"url":787},{"senses":686,"pronunciations":11,"examples":799,"compounds":27,"words_with":800,"confusables":169,"flashcards":169,"quizzes":169,"checkpoints":673},18,20,{"defined_term":802,"learning_resource":811,"breadcrumb_list":821,"faq_page":829},{"@context":803,"@type":804,"name":7,"description":348,"inLanguage":805,"inDefinedTermSet":806,"url":810},"https://schema.org","DefinedTerm","zh",{"@type":807,"name":808,"url":809},"DefinedTermSet","HSK 2 Vocabulary","https://beta.mandarintemple.com/chinese-dictionary/hsk-2/","https://beta.mandarintemple.com/chinese-dictionary/chinese-to-english/hsk-3/%E6%97%B6-shi2/",{"@context":803,"@type":812,"name":813,"description":814,"educationalLevel":795,"teaches":815,"inLanguage":816,"learningResourceType":818,"isAccessibleForFree":9,"url":810},"LearningResource","时 (shí) — HSK 2 Chinese","Chinese 时 (shí): o'clock. 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