Reading · beginner
Asking the time
Clock time and a simple plan.
A
现在几点? Xiànzài jǐ diǎn?What time is it?
B
现在三点半。 Xiànzài sān diǎn bàn.It’s 3:30.
A
我们四点去图书馆,好吗? Wǒmen sì diǎn qù túshūguǎn, hǎo ma?Shall we go to the library at 4?
B
好。我在学校等你。 Hǎo. Wǒ zài xuéxiào děng nǐ.Okay. I’ll wait for you at school.
A
谢谢! Xièxie!Thanks!
B
不客气。 Bú kèqi.You’re welcome.
A
现在是三点吗? Xiànzài shì sān diǎn ma?Is it 3 o’clock now?
B
不是,三点十分。 Bú shì, sān diǎn shí fēn.No, it’s 3:10.
A
谢谢你! Xièxie nǐ!Thank you!
B
不客气。 Bú kèqi.You’re welcome.
Key vocab
| Hanzi | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|
| 现在 | xiànzài | now |
| 点 | diǎn | o’clock |
| 分 | fēn | minute |
| 不是 | bú shì | is not |
| 谢谢 | xièxie | thanks |
Notes
- 几点? asks for clock time.
- 点 and 分 build clock expressions.
- Short replies can correct with 不是 + right time.