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点钟

diǎnzhōng

Description

“点钟”用来说时间,告诉别人现在是几点。

"点钟" is used to tell time, informing others what time it is now.

我们常常问“现在几点钟?”,也说“三点钟”或者“八点钟”。

We often ask "现在几点钟?" and also say "三点钟" or "八点钟".

Meanings

点钟diǎnzhōng

o'clock; the hour of the day

现在几点钟了?

What time is it now?

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Notes

  • Etymology

    点 (point/hour) + 钟 (clock), used to state the hour.

  • Nuance

    点钟 can be shortened to 点; 三点 and 三点钟 both mean 'three o'clock'.

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