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How to Say ‘At this time of day’ in Simplified Chinese

这个时间

zhè gè shí jiān

[juh guh shir-jyen]

💬 Usage Tip: 个 (ge) is the everyday counting word, and it slots in after 这 "this". For example, 这个人 "this person" and 这个地方 "this place".

Phrase Breakdown

这

zhè

[juh]

this

A demonstrative word used to point to something near the speaker.

Example

这条线很直。

This line is very straight.

个

gè

[guh]

general measure word

A very common classifier used with many nouns, as in 'this one' or 'this goal.'

Example

这个办法可以帮助控糖。

This method can help control blood sugar.

时间

shí jiān

[shir-jyen]

time

Means 'time,' often for a clock time or scheduled time.

Example

我们改一下时间吧。

Let's change the time a bit.

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