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刻钟
kèzhōng
Description
“刻钟”是时间的单位，一刻钟等于十五分钟。
"刻钟" is a unit of time, equal to fifteen minutes.
我们常说“一刻钟”或者“三刻钟”，表示很短的一段时间。
We often say "一刻钟" or "三刻钟" to indicate a short period of time.
Meanings
刻钟kèzhōng
a quarter of an hour; fifteen minutes
再过一刻钟我们就到了。
We'll arrive in fifteen minutes.
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Notes
- Usage
almost always used with a number, e.g. 一刻钟 (15 min), 三刻钟 (45 min).
- Etymology
刻 originally a time division on ancient water clocks; here means a quarter.
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