Understanding Time in Chinese

This video tutorial from ChineseClass101.com addresses the common question of whether Chinese people use AM and PM when talking about time. It explains that while some well-educated individuals in China understand AM and PM, the 24-hour format is more commonly used, especially in formal settings like train schedules. The video also introduces various Chinese expressions for different times of the day, such as 'shanghu' for morning and 'waishang' for night. It provides examples of how to say specific times in Chinese and teaches viewers how to ask about time. The lesson concludes with a farewell and an invitation for viewers to leave questions in the comments.

What is the main question addressed in this lesson?

• What are the Chinese zodiac signs?

• How to count in Chinese

• Do Chinese use AM and PM when talking about time?

• How to write Chinese characters

In formal situations, what time format is commonly used in China?

• Roman numerals

• AM and PM

• 24-hour format

• 12-hour format

Which term is used in spoken Chinese to refer to the morning?

• Zao sha

• Shanghu

• Xiaohu

• Waishang

How would you say '3 PM' in spoken Chinese?

• Zao sha sendian

• Waishang sendian

• Xiaohu sendian

• Shanghu sendian

What term is used for 'night' in spoken Chinese?

• Shanghu

• Xiaohu

• Zao sha

• Waishang

If it's 7 AM, which term would you use in Chinese?

• Zao sha

• Xiaohu

• Waishang

• Shanghu

What is the Chinese term for 'noon'?

• Zao sha

• Xiaohu

• Zhongwu

• Waishang

How do you ask 'What time is it now?' in Chinese?

• How was it?

• What time is the meeting tomorrow?

• When are we going to meet the day after tomorrow?

• What time is it now?

Which of the following is NOT a way to ask about time in Chinese?

• What time is it now?

• What time is the meeting tomorrow?

• When are we going to meet the day after tomorrow?

• What is your favorite color?

What does the teacher encourage students to do at the end of the lesson?

• Practice writing Chinese

• Sign up for a course

• Watch another video

• Leave questions in the comments