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钟
zhōng
Description
"钟"是一种告诉我们时间的东西，家里、学校和车站都有。
A "钟" is a thing that tells us the time, found at home, school, and stations.
我们说时间的长短时，也常用"分钟"这个词。
When we talk about the length of time, we often use the word "分钟".
Meanings
钟zhōng
clock (a device showing the time)
墙上有一个大钟。
There is a big clock on the wall.
钟zhōng
o'clock (used to tell the hour)
现在是三点钟。
It is three o'clock now.
钟zhōng
bell (large bell that is struck)
寺里的钟声很好听。
The temple bell sounds very nice.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
钟 counts clock time, while 表 (biǎo) usually means a wristwatch.
- Usage
点钟 marks the hour, 分钟 marks minutes of duration.
In videos
“那这个钟上边的时间是不一样的”
“超过十二点钟以后去睡-睡觉”
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