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分钟
fēnzhōng
Description
分钟是一个时间单位，一分钟等于六十秒。
分钟 is a unit of time; one 分钟 equals sixty seconds.
我们常说“等我五分钟”，意思是等一小段时间。
We often say 'wait for me five 分钟,' meaning wait for a short period.
Meanings
分钟fēnzhōng
minute, a unit of time equal to sixty seconds
请给我十分钟。
Please give me ten minutes.
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Notes
- Nuance
分 alone can also mean minute, but 分钟 stresses a duration of time.
- Usage
always used with a number, e.g. 三分钟 (three minutes).
In videos
“从我家到图书馆开车差不多10分钟。”
“全程大概20分钟左右就到青城山了”
“最近的邻居可能走路要10分钟”
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