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时刻

shíkè

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“时刻”有两个意思:一个是指某个具体的时间点,比如“出发的时刻”;另一个是副词,意思是“每时每刻、总是”。

"时刻" has two meanings: one refers to a specific point in time, like "the time of departure"; the other is an adverb meaning "every moment, always."

Meanings

时刻shíkè

a specific moment or point in time

这是我一生中最难忘的时刻。

This is the most unforgettable moment of my life.

时刻shíkè

always; at all times; constantly

我时刻记着你说的话。

I always remember what you said.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    时 (time) + 刻 (a unit of time, historically a quarter-hour).

  • Nuance

    as a noun 时刻 stresses a precise moment, while 时候 is more general.

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