时 (shí): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Time and Duration

时 + nounnoun + 时

In words about time spans and periods, 时 (shí) refers to time or duration.

Punctuality and Timeliness

adjective + 时

In words about being on time or timely, 时 (shí) appears after an adjective to indicate punctuality or timeliness.

HSK 4

zhǔn准

shí时

punctual

HSK 4

jí及

shí时

in time

HSK 4

àn按

shí时

on time

HSK 3.0 · L7-9

jí即

shí时

immediately

Specific Times and Moments

adverb + 时

In words that specify a particular time or moment, 时 (shí) combines with adverbs to indicate when something happens.

HSK 4

tóng同

shí时

at the same time; simultaneously; concurrently

HSK 4

dāng当

shí时

at that time

HSK 4

píng平

shí时

ordinarily

HSK 3.0 · L2

yǒu有

shí时

sometimes

时 (shí): Time — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

Animated Stroke Order 时

Stroke Order Diagrams 时

Character Breakdown

Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 时

How to Use 时

Time and Duration

HSK Vocabulary: 时

Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 2

Same Sound

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Punctuality and Timeliness

Specific Times and Moments

Related Characters

HSK (3.0) Level 2

Same Sound

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