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Asking the Time

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ID: 1644 Newbie
In bustling cities like Shanghai and Beijing, there's always something happening, and sometimes even according to schedule. Knowing what time it is will always be something you need to ask early on, as well as knowing how good your timing is. Learn the essential Chinese words and phrases in this lesson.
Wed Apr 06 2011 | Dilu, John
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
现在 xiànzài now
几点 jǐ diǎn 'what time'
七点 qī diǎn 7 o'clock
点 diǎn o'clock
现在几点？
xiànzài jǐ diǎn ？
What time is it right now?
现在七点。太早了。
xiànzài qī diǎn 。tài zǎo le 。
It's 7 o'clock. It's too early.
现在几点？
xiànzài jǐ diǎn ？
Now what time is it?
十点。太晚了。
shí diǎn 。tài wǎn le 。
10 o'clock. It's too late.
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