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March 24, 2026
耗时(耗時)hàoshí(hao4shi2)
耗时 refers to the amount of time something takes to complete. It is often used in contexts such as project management or discussions about efficiency, where the focus is on how long a task may require, especially when evaluating productivity or timelines.
Frequency#30028DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In contemporary Chinese workplaces, the efficiency of time management is highly valued, making 耗时 a relevant term in discussions about productivity and project deadlines.
Memory Tip
Think of 耗 as '耗尽' (to exhaust) and 时 as '时间' (time). Imagine a clock running out of time while you are working hard on a task, exhausting your time—this visual helps remind you that 耗时 is about the time consumed by an activity.
Meanings of 耗时
hàoshí(hao4shi2)
1time-consuming
2to take a period of (x amount of time)
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耗时Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
耗费 (hàofèi) refers to the resources consumed, not just time; use 耗时 when specifically discussing time duration.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 耗 as '耗尽' (to exhaust) and 时 as '时间' (time). Imagine a clock running out of time while you are working hard on a task, exhausting your time—this visual helps remind you that 耗时 is about the time consumed by an activity.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 耗时 with other time-related words like 花费 (huāfèi, to spend) or 耗费 (hàofèi, to consume), which have slightly different nuances. It is typically used in neutral to formal contexts, such as in business discussions.
HSK Study Tips
While 耗时 is not an HSK level word, it relates to concepts of time management present in HSK levels 4 and above. Focus on using it in sentences that describe the duration of various activities to reinforce its meaning.
Cultural Note
In contemporary Chinese workplaces, the efficiency of time management is highly valued, making 耗时 a relevant term in discussions about productivity and project deadlines.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 耗时 by using it with the wrong subject or verb. For example, saying '这个项目耗时很快' is incorrect; you should say '这个项目耗时很长' (This project takes a long time).
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Cultural Notes for 耗时
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In contemporary Chinese workplaces, the efficiency of time management is highly valued, making 耗时 a relevant term in discussions about productivity and project deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about 耗时
You can say '这个项目耗时三个月' which means 'This project takes three months.'
Yes, 耗时 is often used in formal contexts, especially in reports and discussions of efficiency.
While it can be used for any task, it is more commonly associated with tasks that take a significant amount of time.
