Time
This “Time” vocabulary set provides Vietnamese learners with the most basic and commonly used vocabulary on the topic of time in Chinese. The learning materials are designed to be simple, easy to understand, suitable for all levels, from beginners to those with a foundation. The content focuses on providing standard pronunciation (with tone notes), corresponding Vietnamese meanings, and examples of how to use them in sentences. This document effectively supports online Chinese learners, helping you master vocabulary about time quickly and easily. You can refer to many other free Chinese learning materials on websites such as tiengtrungonline.vn.
现在几点?
What time is it?
Use: Present time only, often used in questions.
今天天气很好。
The weather is very nice today.
Use: Current time of day only.
明天我要去北京。
I am going to Beijing tomorrow.
Use: Only time of the next day.
昨天我去了公园。
I went to the park yesterday.
Use: Only time of day before.
我上午九点上班。
I go to work at 9 o'clock in the morning.
Use: Only time from 6am to 12pm.
下午三点钟我们见面。
We meet at 3 pm.
Use: Only time from 12 noon to 6 o'clock.
晚上我通常看电视。
I usually watch TV in the evening.
Use: Only time from 6pm to 6am.
这是一个重要的时刻。
This is a pivotal moment.
Use: Indicates a specific point in time, more important than ordinary time words.
时间过得真快。
Time flies!
Use: Abstract concept of time.
请告诉我你的日期。
Please tell me your date.
Use: Indicates a specific date, often used in administrative documents.
Quick learning tips:
- Remember the tones: Use pronunciation support software to practice pronouncing each word correctly, paying special attention to tones to avoid confusion.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters, look for the relationship between the radicals and the meaning of the word to make it easier to remember. For example, “日” (rì – day) appears in many words related to time.
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting the vocabulary into sentences to better understand how to use it in real-life contexts. For example: 今天天气很好 (Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo – The weather is very good today).
- Review regularly: Set aside time each day to review what you've learned. Use flashcards or vocabulary learning apps to help.
- Practical application: Regularly use learned vocabulary in communication or writing to remember longer and improve your ability to use Chinese.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 现在 | xiànzài | now, present |
| 今天 | jīn tiān | Today |
| 明天 | míngtiān | Tomorrow |
| 昨天 | zuótiān | Yesterday |
| 上午 | shàng wǔ | morning |
| 下午 | xià wǔ | afternoon |
| 晚上 | wǎnshang | evening |
| 时刻 | shíkè | moment |
| 时间 | shíjiān | time |
| 日期 | rì qī | date |
| 年 | nián | year |
| 月 | yuè | month |
| 日 | rì | day |
| 周 | zhōu | week |
| 小时 | xiǎo shí | hour |
| 分钟 | fēn zhōng | minute |
| 秒 | miǎo | second |
| 以前 | yǐqián | before |
| 以后 | yǐ hòu | later |
| 期间 | qī jiān | in the period of time |
| 顿时 | dùn shí | suddenly, immediately |
| 立刻 | lìkè | immediately |
| 曾经 | céngjīng | used to |
| 将来 | jiāng lái | future |
| 过去 | guòqù | past |
| 近期 | jìn qī | recently |
| 长期 | chángqī | long term |
| 短暂 | duǎnzàn | short term |
| 及时 | jíshí | timely |
| 延误 | yánwù | late |
| 期限 | qīxián | deadline |
| punctual(准时) | zhǔn shí | on time |
| 同时 | tóngshí | simultaneously |
| 持续 | chíxù | prolong, continue |
| 早上 | zǎo shang | early morning |
| 几月 | jǐ yuè | what month |
| 几日 | jǐ rì | what day |
| 星期 | xīng qī | week |
| 马上 | mǎ shàng | immediately, soon |
| 不久 | bù jiǔ | soon |
| 很久 | hěn jiǔ | very long |
| 经常 | jīngcháng | frequent |
| 偶尔 | ǒu'ěr | sometimes |
| 从前 | cóng qián | formerly |
| 最近 | zuìjìn | recently |
| 截至 | jié zhì | until |
| 大约 | dàyuē | approximately |
| 瞬间 | shùnjiān | moment |
| 悠久 | yōu jiǔ | ancient |
| 迟早 | chí zǎo | sooner or later |
| 时代 | shí dài | time |
| 纪元 | jì yuán | era |
| 世纪 | shìjì | century |
| 季节 | jìjié | season |
| 迟到 | chídào | late |
| 提前 | tíqián | ahead of schedule |
| 推迟 | tuīchí | postpone |
| 过期 | guòqí | expired |
| 永久 | yǒngjiǔ | forever |
| 短暂的 | duǎnzàn de | short |
| 漫长的 | màncháng de | long |
| 精确的 | jīngquè de | Exactly |
| 此刻 | cìkè | at this time |
| 当今 | dāngjīn | now |
| 凌晨 | língchén | from midnight to early morning |
| 分 | fēn | minute |
| 天 | tiān | day |
| 多久 | duōjiǔ | how long |
| 漫长 | màncháng | long lasting |
| 迅速 | xùnsù | quick |
| 迟缓 | chíhuǎn | slow |
| punctual | púnjiào | on time |
| 延迟 | yánchí | delay |
| 截止 | jiézhǐ | end |
| 几号 | jǐ hào | what day |
| 周末 | zhōumò | cuối tuần |
| 春天 | chūntiān | spring |
| 夏天 | xiàtiān | summer |
| 秋天 | qiūtiān | autumn |
| 冬天 | dōngtiān | winter |
| 多少 | duōshao | how much |
| 准时 | zhǔnshí | đúng giờ, đúng lúc |