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定时 (dìng shí): to set a time; timing

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb, noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to set a time; timing
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb, noun
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to fix a time
  • fixed time
  • timed (of explosive etc)

Chinese explanation

  • 按照规定的时间进行某事
  • 预先设定好时间,让某事物在特定时刻自动发生。常用于描述闹钟、开关、程序等按设定时间运行。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

to fix

HSK 2

oclock

Example sentences

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I get up at a fixed time every day and then go running.

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This alarm clock can be set to a fixed time, which is very convenient.

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Please water the flowers at fixed times, otherwise they will wither and die.

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The doctor suggested he take medicine at fixed times, three times a day.

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The meeting is at a fixed time, starting at 9 a.m. every Monday.

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