How to Say ‘Three times a day’ in Simplified Chinese
一天三次
yī tiān sān cì
[yi tiān sān tsuh]
💬 Usage Tip: The time period comes first, then how many times. Swap the pieces to make new ones: 一天两次 "twice a day". 一 is read (yì) here because the word after it isn't a falling tone.
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[yi]
one
The first and smallest number in decimal numerals.
她只说了一句话。
She only said one sentence.
天
tiān
[tiān]
day
A day; used with 那 to mean 'that day'.
那天我很忙。
I was very busy that day.
三
sān
[sān]
three
The number 3.
我有三个朋友。
I have three friends.
次
cì
[tsuh]
time; occurrence
A measure word for occurrences or times something happens.
这次是我第一次来这个公司活动。
This is my first time coming to this company event.
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