几点见面？
jǐ diǎn jiànmiàn?
What time to meet?
Wörtlich: How many (ji) o'clock (dian) meet (jian) face (mian)?
In 15 Sekunden
- Used to ask for a specific clock time for a meeting.
- Place time words like 'tomorrow' at the very beginning.
- Works for both casual hangouts and standard business meetings.
Bedeutung
This is your go-to phrase for pinning down a specific time to meet up with someone. It is the verbal equivalent of tapping your watch and asking for a concrete number on the clock.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Planning a movie with a friend
我们明天几点见面？
What time shall we meet tomorrow?
Confirming a business lunch
王经理，我们下午几点见面？
Manager Wang, what time are we meeting this afternoon?
Texting a crush
今天几点见面？我等不及了！
What time are we meeting today? I can't wait!
Kultureller Hintergrund
In modern Chinese urban life, scheduling is precise due to heavy traffic and long commutes. While 'rubber time' existed in the past, the phrase '几点见面' now demands a specific numerical answer to respect everyone's time. In Northern China, you'll often hear an 'r' sound added to the end (jian mian'r), making it sound more local and earthy.
The 'Time First' Rule
In Chinese, always put the time (like 'tomorrow' or '8 o'clock') before the action. It feels backwards to English speakers, but it's the golden rule!
Don't confuse 'When' and 'What Time'
Use `几点` for clock time. Use `什么时候` for a broader 'when' (like which day or month). Asking `几点` for a wedding next month will confuse people!
In 15 Sekunden
- Used to ask for a specific clock time for a meeting.
- Place time words like 'tomorrow' at the very beginning.
- Works for both casual hangouts and standard business meetings.
What It Means
This phrase is the ultimate logistics tool in Chinese. 几点 specifically asks for the hour of the day. 见面 literally means to 'see faces.' Together, you are asking for a specific time stamp for a rendezvous. It is simple, direct, and incredibly useful.
How To Use It
You can use this phrase as a standalone question. It works perfectly in person or over WeChat. If you want to be more specific, add a location first. For example, 在咖啡店几点见面？ (What time meet at the coffee shop?). You can also add a day like 明天 (tomorrow) at the very beginning. It is like building a Lego set; just snap the time and place together.
When To Use It
Use it whenever plans are being made. Use it when your friend says 'let's hang out.' Use it when a colleague suggests a quick sync. It is perfect for that moment when 'later' is too vague. It helps you avoid the 'waiting around' dance. It is the bridge between a vague idea and a real plan.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for very formal appointments with high-ranking officials. In those cases, use 什么时候方便 (when is convenient). Also, avoid using it if the meeting is already happening. If you are late, don't ask this; just apologize! If you are asking about a duration, this is the wrong phrase. Use 多久 for 'how long' instead.
Cultural Background
Chinese culture is becoming increasingly punctual in big cities. In the past, 'afternoon' might have been specific enough. Now, with traffic and busy schedules, 几点 is essential. People often round to the nearest half-hour. If someone says 八点左右, they mean 'around 8.' Don't be surprised if they show up at 8:05!
Common Variations
You might hear 咱们几点见？ which feels a bit more inclusive. The word 咱们 means 'us' in a very friendly way. Another common one is 几点到？ which means 'what time will you arrive?' This is usually texted when someone is already running late. If you want to sound very casual, just text 几点？ and let the context do the work.
Nutzungshinweise
This is a neutral, workhorse phrase. It fits almost any situation from a casual text to a standard office environment. Just remember to place time-specific words like 'tomorrow' or 'tonight' at the very start of the sentence.
The 'Time First' Rule
In Chinese, always put the time (like 'tomorrow' or '8 o'clock') before the action. It feels backwards to English speakers, but it's the golden rule!
Don't confuse 'When' and 'What Time'
Use `几点` for clock time. Use `什么时候` for a broader 'when' (like which day or month). Asking `几点` for a wedding next month will confuse people!
The 'Half-Hour' Buffer
If someone says `八点半` (8:30), they might mean 'I will leave my house at 8:30.' Always clarify if you are the punctual type!
Beispiele
6我们明天几点见面？
What time shall we meet tomorrow?
Adding 'tomorrow' at the start clarifies the day.
王经理，我们下午几点见面？
Manager Wang, what time are we meeting this afternoon?
Adding a title makes the neutral phrase feel professional.
今天几点见面？我等不及了！
What time are we meeting today? I can't wait!
The phrase itself is neutral, but context adds the emotion.
你和你老师几点见面？别迟到！
What time are you meeting your teacher? Don't be late!
Used here to enforce punctuality.
大家几点见面？六点可以吗？
What time is everyone meeting? Is six okay?
Followed by a suggestion to speed up the decision.
我们明年几点见面？你太慢了！
What time next year are we meeting? You are too slow!
Sarcastic use of 'next year' to tease a slow friend.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the question to ask what time to meet tomorrow.
明天 ___ 见面？
`几点` is the specific question word for 'what time' on a clock.
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase 'What time to meet?'.
我们几点 ___ ？
`见面` is the standard verb for 'to meet up' or 'to see each other'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality Scale of Meeting Phrases
Texting a close friend
几点？
Standard daily use
几点见面？
Polite business request
请问我们几点见面方便？
Where to use '几点见面？'
Coffee shop plans
Meeting a study buddy
Office hallway
Quick chat with a peer
WeChat group
Organizing a party
Family home
Planning dinner out
Aufgabensammlung
2 Aufgaben明天 ___ 见面？
`几点` is the specific question word for 'what time' on a clock.
我们几点 ___ ？
`见面` is the standard verb for 'to meet up' or 'to see each other'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, in a casual text message, just 几点？ is very common and perfectly understood.
It is neutral. To be safer, add 请问 (may I ask) at the beginning: 请问我们几点见面？
见 is shorter and often used in 几点见？. Both mean the same thing, but 见 is slightly more casual.
Just state the time followed by 见. For example: 十点见 (See you at 10).
Say the time and add 可以吗？ (Is it okay?). Example: 两点见面可以吗？
Yes! Even though 见面 literally means 'see face,' it is used for Zoom or WeChat calls too.
几 is used for small numbers (usually 1-10). Since clock hours only go up to 12, we use 几 instead of 多少.
Absolutely. It's clear and shows you are serious about making the date happen.
It must be 几点见面. The time question always comes before the verb in Chinese.
Then use 什么时候 (when) instead of 几点. 什么时候 is more general.
Verwandte Redewendungen
什么时候？
When? (General time)
在哪里见面？
Where to meet?
不见不散
Don't leave until we meet (Be there or be square).
改天吧
Let's make it another day.
