How common it is
时刻 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say shí kè slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
“时刻”指一个特定的时间点，通常是很重要的。
“Shí kè” zhǐ yī gè tèdìng de shíjiān diǎn, tōngcháng shì hěn zhòngyào de.
"Moment" refers to a specific point in time, usually important.
Context note
在家庭聚会时，大家会记住快乐的时刻。
Zài jiātíng jùhuì shí, dàjiā huì jìzhù kuàilè de shíkè.
During family gatherings, everyone remembers happy moments.
5 examples
这个时刻很特别。
zhè ge shí kè hěn tè bié。
This moment is very special.
我等待这个时刻很久了。
wǒ děng dài zhè ge shí kè hěn jiǔ le。
I have waited for this moment for a long time.
快乐的时刻要珍惜。
kuài lè de shí kè yào zhēn xī。
Happy moments should be cherished.
那个时刻我永远记得。
nà ge shí kè wǒ yǒng yuǎn jì de。
I will always remember that moment.
每个时刻都很珍贵。
měi gè shí kè dōu hěn zhēn guì。
Every moment is precious.
5 mini stories
生日那天是我最开心的时刻。
shēng rì nà tiān shì wǒ zuì kāi xīn de shí kè。
My birthday was my happiest moment.
全家一起吃饭的时刻很温暖。
quán jiā yì qǐ chī fàn de shí kè hěn wēn nuǎn。
The moment when the whole family eats together is very warm.
放学后是我放松的时刻。
fàng xué hòu shì wǒ fàng sōng de shí kè。
After school is my relaxing moment.
这个时刻我想和妈妈分享。
zhè ge shí kè wǒ xiǎng hé mā ma fēn xiǎng。
I want to share this moment with mom.
每个周末都是快乐的时刻。
měi gè zhōu mò dōu shì kuài lè de shí kè。
Every weekend is a happy moment.