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What time is represented by 'Quarter to 7'?
What time is represented by 'Quarter to 7'?
The phrase 'Don’t take the lift, use the stairs' suggests taking the stairs instead of the lift.
The phrase 'Don’t take the lift, use the stairs' suggests taking the stairs instead of the lift.
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What is the Chinese translation of 'Chocolate'?
What is the Chinese translation of 'Chocolate'?
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You should __________ the bicycle carefully as you ride.
You should __________ the bicycle carefully as you ride.
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Match the following words with their meanings:
Match the following words with their meanings:
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What does 'A moment later' mean in Chinese?
What does 'A moment later' mean in Chinese?
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The phrase 'There is nothing wrong with it' translates to '没出问题，没出差错' in Chinese.
The phrase 'There is nothing wrong with it' translates to '没出问题，没出差错' in Chinese.
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What is the meaning of the word 'Manager' in Chinese?
What is the meaning of the word 'Manager' in Chinese?
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You should ________ the stairs instead of using the lift.
You should ________ the stairs instead of using the lift.
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Match the following English words with their Chinese meanings:
Match the following English words with their Chinese meanings:
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Study Notes
Time Expressions
- 20 past 10 translates to 10:20.
- Quarter to 7 translates to 6:45.
- 10 to 8 translates to 7:50.
- Quarter past 6 translates to 6:15.
Useful Phrases
- "It’s a pity" (很可惜, hen ke xi) expresses regret.
- "Last time" (上次, shang ci) refers to the previous occasion.
- "A moment later" (过了一阵子, guo le yi zhen zi) indicates a slight delay.
- "Fantastic, well done" (很棒, hen bang) is a compliment for a job well done.
- "You probably have to throw it away" (你或许得扔掉, ni huo xu dei reng diao) suggests disposing of an object.
- "Don’t fall off the bicycle" (别从自行车上摔下来, bie cong zi xing che shang shuai xia lai) is a warning for safety.
- "There is nothing wrong with it" (没出问题，没出差错, mei chu wen ti, mei chu cha cuo) reassures that something is fine.
- "As much as you can" (喜欢多少就多少, xi huan duo shao jiu duo shao) promotes flexibility in preferences.
- "Don’t take the lift, use the stairs" (别搭电梯，走楼梯, bie da dian ti, zou lou ti) encourages physical activity.
- "It never happened" (从来没发生过, cong lai mei fa sheng guo) indicates that an event did not occur.
Vocabulary
- "Coach" (教练或旅游车, jiao lian huo, lu you che) can mean both a sports trainer and a travel bus.
- "Manager" (经理, jing li) refers to a person responsible for overseeing a business or organization.
- "Chocolate" (巧克力, qiao ke li) is a popular sweet treat made from cacao.
- "History" (历史, li shi) encompasses past events and their study.
- "Future" (未来, wei lai) signifies the time yet to come.
- "Discount" (打折, da zhe) implies a reduction in price.
Time Expressions
- 20 past 10 translates to 10:20.
- Quarter to 7 translates to 6:45.
- 10 to 8 translates to 7:50.
- Quarter past 6 translates to 6:15.
Useful Phrases
- "It’s a pity" (很可惜, hen ke xi) expresses regret.
- "Last time" (上次, shang ci) refers to the previous occasion.
- "A moment later" (过了一阵子, guo le yi zhen zi) indicates a slight delay.
- "Fantastic, well done" (很棒, hen bang) is a compliment for a job well done.
- "You probably have to throw it away" (你或许得扔掉, ni huo xu dei reng diao) suggests disposing of an object.
- "Don’t fall off the bicycle" (别从自行车上摔下来, bie cong zi xing che shang shuai xia lai) is a warning for safety.
- "There is nothing wrong with it" (没出问题，没出差错, mei chu wen ti, mei chu cha cuo) reassures that something is fine.
- "As much as you can" (喜欢多少就多少, xi huan duo shao jiu duo shao) promotes flexibility in preferences.
- "Don’t take the lift, use the stairs" (别搭电梯，走楼梯, bie da dian ti, zou lou ti) encourages physical activity.
- "It never happened" (从来没发生过, cong lai mei fa sheng guo) indicates that an event did not occur.
Vocabulary
- "Coach" (教练或旅游车, jiao lian huo, lu you che) can mean both a sports trainer and a travel bus.
- "Manager" (经理, jing li) refers to a person responsible for overseeing a business or organization.
- "Chocolate" (巧克力, qiao ke li) is a popular sweet treat made from cacao.
- "History" (历史, li shi) encompasses past events and their study.
- "Future" (未来, wei lai) signifies the time yet to come.
- "Discount" (打折, da zhe) implies a reduction in price.
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Test your knowledge of Chinese time expressions and useful phrases with this quiz. Learn to translate common time references and phrases used in everyday conversations, enhancing your language skills. This quiz will help you understand and use useful expressions effectively.
