什麼時候

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Chinese

what; something period of time; a point in time
trad. (什麼時候/甚麼時候/什麽時候) 什麼/甚麼/什麽 時候
simp. (什么时候) 什么 时候
Literally: “what time”.

Pronunciation


Adverb

什麼時候

  1. when; what time
    現在什麼時候现在什么时候  ―  Xiànzài shénme shíhòu?  ―  What time is it?
    什麼時候回來 [MSC, trad.]
    什么时候回来 [MSC, simp.]
    shénme shíhòu huílái?
    When will you get back?
    什麼時候見到 [MSC, trad.]
    什么时候见到 [MSC, simp.]
    shénme shíhòu jiàndào tā de?
    When did you see him?
    什麼時候 [MSC, trad.]
    什么时候 [MSC, simp.]
    Zhè dào shénme shíhòu shì ge tóu a?
    When will this be over?

Usage notes

If one wants to ask the exact time, 幾點鐘几点钟 (jǐdiǎnzhōng) is used instead.

Synonyms