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速度 (sùdù) refers to speed in a general sense, while 时速 (shísù) specifically denotes speed measured over time, typically in terms of distance per hour.
时速 is typically used in formal contexts such as traffic regulations or scientific discussions. A common mistake is confusing it with 速度 (sùdù), which simply means 'speed' without the time aspect. When discussing speeds, always clarify whether you're talking about per hour, as in 时速, or just general speed.
While 时速 itself may not appear in HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to the HSK level 3 word '快' (kuài, fast) and level 4 word '走' (zǒu, to walk/go). Students should focus on understanding how speed is quantified in Chinese, linking it to other terms related to movement and time.
Learners often mistakenly use 时速 to refer to speed in general without the time component. For example, saying '我的时速是80公里' (My speed is 80 kilometers) is incorrect; it should be '我的速度是80公里' for general speed.
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How to say speed per hour in Chinese
“speed per hour” in Chinese is时速
时速 refers to the measure of speed expressed as the distance traveled in one hour. Commonly used in contexts like transportation, it indicates how fast a vehicle or object is moving, such as kilometers per hour (km/h). This term combines the character '时' (time) with '速' (speed), highlighting the relationship between time and speed.
When to use 时速
时速 is typically used in formal contexts such as traffic regulations or scientific discussions. A common mistake is confusing it with 速度 (sùdù), which simply means 'speed' without the time aspect. When discussing speeds, always clarify whether you're talking about per hour, as in 时速, or just general speed.
时速 or something close to it
速度 (sùdù) refers to speed in a general sense, while 时速 (shísù) specifically denotes speed measured over time, typically in terms of distance per hour.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 时速 to refer to speed in general without the time component. For example, saying '我的时速是80公里' (My speed is 80 kilometers) is incorrect; it should be '我的速度是80公里' for general speed.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 时速
The term for 'speed limit' is 速度限制 (sùdù xiànzhì).
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