How to Say ‘Fifteen’ in Simplified Chinese
十五
shí wǔ
[shir woo]
💬 Usage Tip: For minutes after the hour, Chinese often just says the number after [点]: [九点十五] '9:15,' [三点二十] '3:20.' You don't need a separate word like 'minutes' in this pattern.
Phrase Breakdown
十五
shí wǔ
[shir woo]
fifteen
The number fifteen. In time expressions, it often refers to 15 minutes past the hour.
九点十五可以吗？
Is 9:15 okay?
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