半小时
bàn xiǎo shínoun★Beginner💡 half an hour
formal
A period of time equal to 30 minutes.
课程持续了半小时。
The class lasted half an hour.
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This is a common time expression in Chinese, often used to describe short durations.
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💡Pro Tip
Time Expressions
In Chinese, time expressions like 半小时 are often used with particles like 后 (later) or 前 (ago) to indicate relative time.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 半 (half) and 小时 (hour), literally meaning 'half an hour'.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe short time intervals. It is often used with time-related verbs like 等 (wait), 等待 (wait for), and 持续 (last).
Word Breakdown
半
half
root小时
hour
root汉英词典