How to Say ‘6:30’ in Simplified Chinese
六点半
liù diǎn bàn
[lyoh dyen bาห์n]
💬 Usage Tip: Chinese says half past by adding [半] after the hour: [六点半], [八点半]. You don't need a separate word for 'thirty.'
Phrase Breakdown
六点半
liù diǎn bàn
[lyoh dyen bาห์n]
six thirty; half past six
A time expression meaning 6:30, often used for reservation times.
我们订六点半的晚餐。
We are booking dinner for six thirty.
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