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那时候

nà shíhou

Description

“那时候”用来说过去的某一段时间,意思很像英语的“at that time”。

"那时候" is used to refer to a certain period in the past, similar in meaning to the English "at that time."

我们常常说“那时候我还小”,来讲以前的事情。

We often say "那时候我还小" to talk about things from the past.

Meanings

那时候nà shíhou

at that time; back then; in those days

那时候我住在北京。

I lived in Beijing at that time.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    那 (that) + 时候 (time), literally "that time".

  • Nuance

    usually refers to a past time; 这时候 points to the present moment.

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