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Reading · beginner

Asking the time

Clock time and a simple plan.

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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

HanziPinyinEnglish
现在 xiànzài now
diǎn o’clock
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.