Use '几点' to ask about the specific hour of the day.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Asks about the specific hour.
- Used in everyday questions about time.
- Basic A1 level vocabulary for time.
Overview
“几点” 是一个非常基础且常用的中文词汇，主要用于询问具体的时间点，特别是小时。它属于疑问词的一种，通常放在句子的末尾，或者与“是”连用构成“是几点”。在日常交流中，它是学习者最早接触和掌握的与时间相关的词语之一。
“几点” 最常见的用法是直接询问当前时间。例如：“现在是几点？” 也可以用来询问某件事情发生的时间，例如：“你几点到公司？” 或者“电影几点开始？” 它的基本句式结构是：[主语] + [谓语] + 几点？ 或者 [主语] + 几点 + [动词/谓语]？
这个词语广泛应用于各种日常对话场景。例如，在朋友聚会时，你可以问：“我们几点出发？” 在工作场合，你可以问同事：“会议是几点开始？” 在规划行程时，你可以问：“火车几点到站？” 甚至在不确定某事发生时间时，也可以用“几点”来询问。
与“几点”最相似的词是“什么时候”。“什么时候”的询问范围更广，可以指具体的时间点（小时、分钟），也可以指一天中的某个时段（早上、晚上）或者某件事情发生的日期。而“几点”则更侧重于询问小时这个具体的时间单位。例如，“你什么时候来？” 可以是任何时间，但“你几点来？” 则通常期待一个小时的答案。
Examples
现在是几点？
everydayWhat time is it now?
我们下午三点见面，好吗？
everydayShall we meet at 3 PM?
你几点下班？
informalWhat time do you get off work?
请问，这趟列车几点到站？
neutralExcuse me, what time does this train arrive?
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
现在几点？
What time is it now?
几点钟？
What o'clock?
几点半
Half past what hour
Often Confused With
'几点' specifically asks for the hour (e.g., 3 o'clock). '什么时候' is broader and can refer to any time, including specific hours, parts of the day (morning, evening), or even dates.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Primarily used in spoken Chinese for asking about the hour. It's a very common and direct way to inquire about time. Can be used in both informal and slightly more formal settings when asking about schedules.
Common Mistakes
Learners might overuse '几点' when asking about minutes, or use it in sentence structures where '什么时候' would be more appropriate for a broader time inquiry.
Tips
Simple Time Questions
Practice asking '几点?' in different situations to get comfortable with time inquiries.
Don't Ask About Minutes
Avoid using '几点' alone when you specifically need to know the minutes; use '几点几分' instead.
Punctuality Matters
In Chinese culture, being on time is valued. Asking '几点' shows you are mindful of schedules and appointments.
Word Origin
The character '几' (jǐ) originally meant 'how many' or 'a few'. '点' (diǎn) means 'point' or 'dot', and in the context of time, it refers to the 'point' on a clock face or a specific time. Together, '几点' literally asks 'at which point/hour'.
Cultural Context
Asking '几点' is a practical part of daily life, reflecting the importance of time management and punctuality in Chinese society. It's a neutral question that facilitates planning and coordination.
Memory Tip
Think of '几' (ji) sounding like 'G' (the letter G) and '点' (dian) sounding like 'Dian' (like the name Dian). So, 'G Dian?' – asking about the 'G' hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions通常情况下，“几点”主要用来询问小时。如果想问分钟，通常会说“几点几分？”或者直接问“多少分钟？”
一般不直接用在句首。它通常跟在主语后面，或者与“是”连用构成“是几点？”放在句末或句中。
“几点”特指询问小时，而“什么时候”的范围更广，可以指具体时间点、时间段或日期。
不一定。通常只回答小时即可，例如“三点”。如果需要精确到分钟，则会说“三点十分”。
Test Yourself
现在是______？
“几点”用于询问具体时间。
以下哪个句子是询问会议开始时间的正确方式？
“是几点？”是询问具体小时的标准问法。
请用“你，电影，几点，开始”组成一个问句。
这是最自然的语序，询问“你”（主语）的“电影”（对象）“几点”（时间）“开始”（动作）。
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Summary
Use '几点' to ask about the specific hour of the day.
- Asks about the specific hour.
- Used in everyday questions about time.
- Basic A1 level vocabulary for time.
Simple Time Questions
Practice asking '几点?' in different situations to get comfortable with time inquiries.
Don't Ask About Minutes
Avoid using '几点' alone when you specifically need to know the minutes; use '几点几分' instead.
Punctuality Matters
In Chinese culture, being on time is valued. Asking '几点' shows you are mindful of schedules and appointments.
Examples
4 of 4现在是几点？
What time is it now?
我们下午三点见面，好吗？
Shall we meet at 3 PM?
你几点下班？
What time do you get off work?
请问，这趟列车几点到站？
Excuse me, what time does this train arrive?
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More general words
一下儿
A1a bit, a moment
点儿
A1a little bit
有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
A2A bit; a moment (used after a verb).
异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
A2above, on top
上面
A1on, above, over
