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Be mindful of the tone; the first character 何 (hé) should be pronounced with a rising tone. It's common to use 何时 in questions, but avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler terms like '什么时候' (shénme shíhòu) might be more appropriate.
Though 何时 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates to other time expressions commonly found in lower levels. Focus on understanding how to form questions about time using this phrase alongside other time-related vocabulary.
Learners often mistakenly pronounce 何 (hé) with the wrong tone, saying 'hè' instead of 'hé.' Additionally, some might confuse 何时 with 什么时候 (shénme shíhòu), which is more casual and commonly used.
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How to say when in Chinese
“when” in Chinese is何时
何时 (hé shí) means 'when' in Mandarin. It is commonly used to inquire about the time something will happen or to express uncertainty regarding a specific time frame. This phrase is often used in both formal and informal contexts.
When to use 何时
Be mindful of the tone; the first character 何 (hé) should be pronounced with a rising tone. It's common to use 何时 in questions, but avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler terms like '什么时候' (shénme shíhòu) might be more appropriate.
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Learners often mistakenly pronounce 何 (hé) with the wrong tone, saying 'hè' instead of 'hé.' Additionally, some might confuse 何时 with 什么时候 (shénme shíhòu), which is more casual and commonly used.
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You can use it as follows: '你何时来?' (Nǐ hé shí lái?) meaning 'When are you coming?'.
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