八点钟
bā diǎn zhōng
eight o'clock
我们八点钟见面。
We will meet at eight o'clock.
formal
The time of day that is eight hours after midnight or noon.
课程八点钟开始。
The class starts at eight o'clock.
This phrase is commonly used to specify a time in daily life and schedules.
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Pro Tip
Time Precision
Adding '整' (zhěng) to '八点钟' emphasizes the exact time, such as '八点整' (exactly eight o'clock).
Word Origin
Composed of '八' (eight), '点' (point, as in time), and '钟' (clock).
Usage Notes
This phrase is used to indicate a specific time in the day, often in schedules or appointments. It can be used with '整' (zhěng) to emphasize the exact time.
Word Breakdown
八
eight
root点
point, as in time
root钟
clock
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