shíkè

时刻

HSK 3Word · Noun · AdverbTraditional時刻

time; moment; constantly; always

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

time; moment; specific point in time; hour

Often used in formal or written contexts to indicate a critical or specific juncture. Can be used in time-telling (e.g., 下午三点一刻).

Zhè这
shì是
guān关
jiàn键
shí时
kè刻
 。

This is a critical moment.

Qǐng请
yán严
shǒu守
shí时
kè刻
 ，
zhǔn准
shí时
dào到
huì会
 。

Please strictly adhere to the time and arrive at the meeting punctually.

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Zài在
zhè这
gè个
nán难
wàng忘
de的
shí时
kè刻
 ，
wǒ我
xiǎng想
gǎn感
xiè谢
dà大
jiā家
 。

At this unforgettable moment, I want to thank everyone.

2.

adverb

constantly; always; every moment; at all times

Often used in the reduplicated form 时时刻刻 (shí shí kè kè). Expresses continuous action, readiness, or vigilance.

Wǒ我
shí时
shí时
kè刻
kè刻
dōu都
zài在
xiǎng想
nǐ你
 。

I am thinking of you every single moment.

Wǒ我
men们
yào要
shí时
kè刻
zhǔn准
bèi备
zhe着
gòng贡
xiàn献
zì自
jǐ己
de的
lì力
liang量
 。

We must be prepared at all times to contribute our strength.

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Shí时
kè刻
zhù注
yì意
ān安
quán全
 。

Always pay attention to safety.