What does 这时 mean in Chinese?

这时 (zhè shí) means "at this time; at this moment" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 这时?

这时 is pronounced "zhè shí" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 这时?

这时 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 这时?

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

How do you write 这时?

You can practice writing 这时 using our stroke order tool.

这时 (zhè shí), at this time

这时

zhè shí

at this time; at this moment

Traditional: 這時

Characters in This Word

这时

Definitions

at this time
at this moment

Example Sentences

这时他走了进来。

Zhè shí tā zǒu le jìnlái

At this moment he walked in

→

不失时机(bù shī shí jī)· to seize the opportune moment

→

一来二去(yī lái èr qù)· gradually

→

一刻千金(yī kè qiān jīn)· time is gold

→

HSK levels

New HSK exam: Not tested
HSK 2.0: Not listed
HSK Lord study list: HSK 2 list

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

Not on the new exam

这时 is not on the new HSK syllabus. Build the words the exam does test.

HSK Lord starts you at your level and schedules each review right before you would forget the word. Free to start.

Start studying free Studied the old HSK? Convert your level

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.

这时