时候
shí hòu
👉 Time
📘 E.g. sentence:
我们约好了六点见面的时候。
wǒ men yuē hǎo le liù diǎn jiàn miàn de shí hòu 。
📖 E.g. paragraph:
星期六的下午，我和朋友们约好了去看电影。我们在电影院门口等待的时候，突然下起了大雨。我们只好决定改约下个周末。
xīng qī liù de xià wǔ ， wǒ hé péng yǒu men yuē hǎo le qù kàn diàn yǐng 。 wǒ men zài diàn yǐng yuàn mén kǒu děng dài de shí hòu ， tū rán xià qǐ le dà yǔ 。 wǒ men zhǐ hǎo jué dìng gǎi yuē xià gè zhōu mò 。
📂 Topic: 问候和基本交流
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Learn Chinese smartly with AI: ask for synonyms, antonyms, and simple examples
When learning a Chinese word, don’t stop at just its basic meaning. You can ask AI for synonyms and antonyms, along with short, simple example sentences. For instance, when studying the word 开心 (happy), you can ask: “What are some similar or opposite words to 开心?” – AI might suggest 高兴 (similar), 难过 (opposite), and give a short sentence like “我今天很开心。” (I’m very happy today). This approach helps you build vocabulary in depth, understand subtle differences in meaning, and respond more quickly when speaking Chinese. Seeing various expressions for the same idea makes it easier to remember naturally and apply flexibly, helping you learn faster and retain longer.
Ask AI about character structure – understand deeply and remember longer
When learning a new Chinese character, don’t just memorize the pronunciation and meaning — instead, ask AI what components the character is made of, what each part means, and how they combine to form the full meaning. For example, when learning 河 (river), you can ask AI: “What are the parts of the character 河 and why does it mean ‘river’?” AI will explain that it consists of the 氵 (water radical) and the phonetic component 可, giving clues about both meaning and pronunciation. This way of learning helps you grasp the inner logic of Chinese characters, rather than rote memorization. It makes it easier to remember long-term and even guess the meanings of similar-looking characters.
Learn through full sentences – understand Chinese culture and speak naturally
Instead of memorizing individual words, you should learn through full, commonly used sentences in everyday life. For example, rather than just learning 吃 (“to eat”), learn the phrase 你吃饭了吗？ (“Have you eaten?”) — which is not only a question, but also a common way to greet someone in Chinese culture. Learning through sentences helps you understand how native speakers truly express themselves, how words fit into real situations, and how politeness and friendliness are shown. Ask AI: “What do Chinese people usually say in this situation?” to get natural phrases that help you communicate like a native, instead of translating word by word.
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