A2 Expression Neutral 2 min de lectura

三点见。

sān diǎn jiàn.

Meet at 3.

Literalmente: Three o'clock see.

En 15 segundos

  • Time comes first, then the word for see.
  • A perfect closer for texts and calls.
  • Direct, clear, and very common in daily life.

Significado

This is a simple, direct way to say 'See you at 3 o'clock.' It combines the specific time with the word for 'meet' or 'see.'

Ejemplos clave

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1

Texting a friend about coffee

咖啡店,三点见。

Coffee shop, see you at 3.

2

Ending a professional call

好的,那我们三点见。

Okay, then we will see each other at 3.

3

Confirming a gym session

别迟到,三点见!

Don't be late, see you at 3!

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Contexto cultural

Punctuality is highly regarded in social and professional life.

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Keep it short

Don't add extra words. The beauty is in the brevity.

En 15 segundos

  • Time comes first, then the word for see.
  • A perfect closer for texts and calls.
  • Direct, clear, and very common in daily life.

What It Means

三点见 is your go-to phrase for scheduling. It literally means '3 o'clock see.' It is short. It is efficient. It tells your friend exactly when you will appear. In Chinese, we put the time first. Then we add the action of seeing each other. It is like setting a digital alarm for your social life.

How To Use It

Using this phrase is incredibly easy. You just state the time and add . You do not need extra words. No 'at' or 'shall we' is required. Just drop it at the end of a conversation. It works perfectly in person or over text. If you are running late, do not use this. Use it when you are making a solid plan. It sounds confident and clear.

When To Use It

Use it when finishing a phone call. Use it when texting a group chat. It is great for business meetings too. If you just finished lunch, say it to your colleague. It signals that the planning part is over. You are now in 'execution mode.' It is the verbal equivalent of a handshake. It feels satisfying to say.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this for vague plans. If you might be late, avoid it. It sounds very definite. Also, do not use it with very high-ranking bosses. In those cases, add a polite 'shall we.' Do not use it if the location is unclear. You do not want to be at different Starbucks. That would be a very lonely 3 o'clock.

Cultural Background

Chinese culture values punctuality in professional settings. However, social time can be more flexible. Saying 三点见 adds a bit of healthy pressure. It is a common 'closer' in conversations. It shows you value the other person's time. In big cities like Shanghai, this is a daily mantra. Everyone is rushing to the next .

Common Variations

Change the number to change the time. 五点见 means see you at five. Add a location for more clarity. 学校见 means see you at school. You can also add 明天 for tomorrow. 明天三点见 is a very common full sentence. It covers all the bases. You are now a scheduling pro.

Notas de uso

This phrase is neutral and versatile. While safe for most situations, remember that in Chinese, the time always precedes the verb.

💡

Keep it short

Don't add extra words. The beauty is in the brevity.

Ejemplos

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#1 Texting a friend about coffee

咖啡店,三点见。

Coffee shop, see you at 3.

Very common way to confirm a location and time simultaneously.

#2 Ending a professional call

好的,那我们三点见。

Okay, then we will see each other at 3.

Adding 'we' makes it slightly more formal for work.

#3 Confirming a gym session

别迟到,三点见!

Don't be late, see you at 3!

Adding a playful warning before the phrase.

#4 A joke when someone is always late

你说三点见,是下午还是凌晨?

You said see you at 3, is that PM or AM?

A humorous way to poke fun at a friend's bad timing.

#5 Saying goodbye to a crush

我很期待,三点见。

I'm looking forward to it, see you at 3.

Adding 'looking forward to it' adds a warm, emotional touch.

#6 Confirming a meeting time

下午三点见,没问题吧?

See you at 3 PM, no problem, right?

Adding 'no problem' asks for a final confirmation.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank to complete the phrase.

我们______见。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 三点

The time goes directly before the verb.

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Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Fill in the blank to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

我们______见。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 三点

The time goes directly before the verb.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

Yes, just say 四点见 (sì diǎn jiàn).

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