Definition
七时 is a formal, written-style expression for 'seven o'clock', often found in official schedules, train or flight timetables, and historical contexts. The everyday spoken equivalent is 七点 (qī diǎn). 七时 can also refer to the seventh two-hour period in the ancient Chinese 十二时辰 system, but this usage is rare outside specialized historical discussion.
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seven o'clock (formal/written style)
Examples
- 七时。Hángbān jiāng yú qī shí èrshíwǔ fēn zhǔnshí qǐfēi.The flight will take off at exactly 7:25.
- 七时，。qī shí de lièchē yǐjīng jìnzhàn, qǐng lǚkè jǐnkuài shàng chē.The 7:00 train has already arrived at the platform; passengers please board quickly.
- 七时，。Huìyì dìng yú míng zǎo qī shí kāishǐ, qǐng wùbì zhǔnshí chūxí.The meeting is scheduled to start at 7:00 tomorrow morning; please be sure to attend on time.
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