量词
Measure word for “time” in Chinese
The measure word for time in Chinese is 段 (duàn): 一段时间 (yí duàn shí jiān) means "one time".
- 两段时间liǎng duàn shí jiāntwo times
- 这段时间zhè duàn shí jiānthis time
- 那几段时间nà jǐ duàn shí jiānthose few times
Time is 时间 (shí jiān), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for time in Chinese?
The measure word for time in Chinese is 段 (duàn): 一段时间 (yí duàn shí jiān) means "one time".
Can I use 个 for 时间?
People will understand 一个时间, but 一段时间 is the correct form and what exams expect.