How to Say ‘Walk for thirty minutes’ in Simplified Chinese
走三十分钟
zǒu sān shí fēn zhōng
[dzoh sahn-shir fun-johng]
💬 Usage Tip: With movement verbs, Chinese often puts the duration directly after the verb: [走三十分钟] "walk thirty minutes." The same pattern works with [休息十分钟] "rest for ten minutes."
Phrase Breakdown
走
zǒu
[dzoh]
to walk
Refers to walking as a simple and practical form of exercise.
晚饭后走三十分钟，对身体很好。
Walking for thirty minutes after dinner is very good for the body.
三十分钟
sān shí fēn zhōng
thirty minutes
A time duration of 30 minutes.
请等我三十分钟。
Please wait for me for thirty minutes.
Words in this phrase
三十
sān shí
[sahn-shir]
thirty
Number used here to describe exercise duration.
如果不累，可以每天走三十分钟。
If you are not tired, you can walk for thirty minutes every day.
分钟
fēn zhōng
[fun-johng]
minute
A unit of time for planning exercise length.
每天走三十分钟，比偶尔运动一次更重要。
Walking thirty minutes every day is more important than exercising only once in a while.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Shanghai business dinners require real Mandarin skills. This app’s scenario-based approach meant I could keep up with clients after just a month of practice.”
Ryan M., 36, Consultant
“Spent three months in Taiwan and this app was my lifeline. The tonal practice with real scenarios helped me sound less like a textbook and more like a person.”
Laura H., 28, Photographer
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer