What does 当时 mean in Chinese?

当时 (dāng shí) means "then; at that time; while" in Chinese. It is an HSK Level 2 word.

How do you pronounce 当时?

当时 is pronounced "dāng shí" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 当时?

当时 is an HSK Level 2 word (HSK 2.0: Level 6, HSK 3.0: Level 2).

What characters make up 当时?

当时 is made up of the characters 当, 时. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 当时?

You can practice writing 当时 using our stroke order tool.

当时 (dāng shí) — then | Chinese Dictionary

当时

dāng shí

then; at that time; while

HSK 2

Traditional: 當時

Characters in This Word

当时

Definitions

then
at that time
while

Example Sentences

当时我正在睡觉。

Dāngshí wǒ zhèngzài shuìjiào

I was sleeping at that time

Related Words

一旦(yī dàn)— in case (sth happens)

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不时(bù shí)— from time to time

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吴市吹箫(Wú shì chuī xiāo)— to beg while playing the xiao 箫 (mouth organ)

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吹箫乞食(chuī xiāo qǐ shí)— to beg while playing the xiao 箫 (mouth organ)

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HSK & Exam Info

HSK 2.0: Level 6HSK 3.0: Level 2

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