时
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Stroke order — 7 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 时
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 时候 | shí hou | time; length of time |
| 时间 | shí jiān | time; period |
| 小时 | xiǎo shí | hour |
| 按时 | àn shí | on time; before deadline |
| 当时 | dāng shí | then; at that time |
| 及时 | jí shí | timely; at the right time; promptly; without delay |
| 平时 | píng shí | ordinarily; in normal times |
| 暂时 | zàn shí | temporary; provisional |
FAQ
How many strokes does 时 have?
时 has 7 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 时?
The pinyin for 时 is shí. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄕˊ.
What does 时 mean in Chinese?
时 means: old variant of 时. It appears in common words such as 时候、时间、小时.
What is the traditional form of 时?
The traditional form of 时 is 時.