三十分
sān shí fēnnoun★Beginner💡 thirty minutes
general
A time duration of thirty minutes.
课程持续了三十分。
The class lasted for thirty minutes.
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Commonly used to express a duration of thirty minutes in time.
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💡Pro Tip
Time Expressions
In Chinese, time durations are often expressed using '分' (minutes) or '小时' (hours). '三十分' is a common way to say 'thirty minutes'.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '三' (three), '十' (ten), and '分' (minutes), literally meaning 'three ten minutes' which sums to thirty minutes.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in contexts where precise time measurement is needed, such as schedules, durations, or delays.
Word Breakdown
三
three
root十
ten
root分
minutes
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