Definitions
- 1. time
- 2. juncture
- 3. moment
- 4. period of time
- 5. constantly
- 6. always
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Word relationships
Related words
3 itemstime
时候 means 'time' or 'moment' in a general sense, while 时刻 emphasizes a specific or critical point in time.
frequently; constantly; regularly; often
When 时刻 is used as an adverb meaning 'constantly' or 'always', 经常 means 'often' and is less emphatic.
forever
永远 means 'forever' or 'always' in a permanent sense, whereas 时刻 as an adverb suggests 'at every moment'.
Usage notes
Collocations
时刻准备着 is a fixed phrase meaning 'be ready at all times', commonly used in motivational contexts.
Common mistakes
As a noun, 时刻 is usually used with specific moments (e.g., 关键时刻 'critical moment'); do not use it for general time durations like 时候.
Example Sentences
2 shown在这个 时刻 ，他来了。
在千钧一发的 时刻 ，他救了那个孩子。
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