时间 (shí jiān): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word “时间” means “time” in English. It is a commonly used word in everyday conversation and can be used to refer to various aspects of time, such as duration, moment, or period. For example, one might ask “你有多少时间?” which means “How much time do you have?” or “我等了很长时间” which means “I waited for a long time”. It is an essential word in the Chinese language and is used in various contexts, including business, education, and social situations.

Translation

Noun: time, period

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我们需要更多的时间来完成这个项目wǒmen xūyào gèng duō de shíjiān lái wánchéng zhège xiàngmùWe need more time to complete this project
时间过得真快啊!shíjiān guò dé zhēn kuài a!Time flies so fast!
我的生日就在几天后,时间过得真慢wǒ de shēngrì jiù zài jǐ tiān hòu, shíjiān guò dé zhēn mànMy birthday is in a few days, time is passing so slowly
我们应该珍惜时间,不要浪费它wǒmen yīnggāi zhēnxī shíjiān, bùyào làngfèi tāWe should cherish time and not waste it
我们会定期开会来评估我们的进度和时间安排wǒmen huì dìngqī kāihuì lái pínggū wǒmen de jìndù hé shíjiān ānpáiWe will have regular meetings to evaluate our progress and time schedule
时间是最宝贵的财富之一shíjiān shì zuì bǎoguì de cáifù zhī yīTime is one of the most valuable assets
我们需要在规定的时间内完成这个任务wǒmen xūyào zài guīdìng de shíjiān nèi wánchéng zhège rènwùWe need to complete this task within the specified time

HSK

时间 is part of HSK Level 2 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 时间 with Pinyin and English Translation