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How to Say ‘Time’ in Simplified Chinese

时间

shí jiān

[shir-jyen]

Phrase Breakdown

时间

shí jiān

[shir-jyen]

time

Refers to a point or period of time, such as reservation or cancellation time.

Example

请问取消时间是几点以前?

May I ask, before what time is the cancellation deadline?

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