Common Meanings
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shí时
A period or duration during which events happen or a state exists; time or a moment.
在关键时刻，他总是能保持冷静。
At critical moments, he can always remain calm.
A longer period of time; an era or epoch.
古时的建筑往往充满独特的韵味。
Ancient buildings often possess a unique charm.
Refers to a period of time; time, season, or moment.
美好的时光总是过得很快。
Good times always pass quickly.
Current; present; at the moment.
时下年轻人喜欢用手机支付。
Currently, young people prefer using mobile payments.
Frequently; often; from time to time.
我时常来这家书店看书。
I often come to this bookstore to read books.
A season of the year; a period of time, often referring to one of the four seasons.
这个地方四时如春，花儿常开
This place is like spring all year round, with flowers always blooming.
An ancient unit of time; one 'shichen' (时辰) is one-twelfth of a day-night cycle. For example, 'zishi' (子时) is from 11 PM to 1 AM the next day, and 'wushi' (午时) is from 11 AM to 1 PM.
古代计时，一个时辰相当于今天的两小时。
In ancient timekeeping, one 'shichen' was equivalent to two hours today.
An hour; a unit of time equal to 60 minutes or one twenty-fourth of a day.
请问现在是几时了？
Excuse me, what time is it now?
on time; at a scheduled time
请大家按时提交作业。
Please submit your homework on time.
Sometimes; at times; indicating an irregular or alternating state or condition.
春天的时候，天气时暖时寒
In spring, the weather is sometimes warm and sometimes cold.
Opportunity; occasion; timing.
我们应该把握时机，尝试新的可能性。
We should seize the opportunity to try new possibilities.