Master Chinese time vocabulary, expressions, and cultural concepts through interactive learning
Learn the fundamental time-related characters used in daily Chinese conversation
Practice Chinese time characters with our interactive tools and exercises
Convert between different time formats and learn Chinese time expressions
Learn Chinese calendar characters and date expressions
Test your knowledge of Chinese time vocabulary and characters
Practice writing time-related characters with stroke order guides
Explore the cultural significance of time in Chinese language and traditions
Learn about the lunar calendar (农历) and its importance in Chinese culture. Discover how traditional festivals are determined by lunar cycles.
Understand how time concepts are embedded in Chinese festivals and celebrations throughout the year.
Master professional time-related vocabulary for business and formal communication in Chinese.
Common questions about learning Chinese time characters
You can say "现在几点了？" (xiàn zài jǐ diǎn le?) or "现在几点？" (xiàn zài jǐ diǎn?).
Both mean "hour" but 点 is more commonly used in spoken Chinese, while 时 is more formal and used in written Chinese.
Chinese dates follow the format: Year年 Month月 Day日. For example: 2024年12月19日 (December 19, 2024).
The 12 zodiac animals are: 鼠, 牛, 虎, 兔, 龙, 蛇, 马, 羊, 猴, 鸡, 狗, 猪 (rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig).
Practice regularly with flashcards, use time-related vocabulary in daily conversations, and learn the cultural context behind each character.
While the basic time concepts are the same, some traditional characters may differ from simplified forms, but the core time vocabulary remains consistent.