时刻

時刻
shíkè
noun HSK 3 #1,224

Meanings

  1. 1 moment; instant; point in time
  2. 2 constantly; at all times; always

Examples

HSK 1
Zhè shì yí gè zhòngyào de shíkè.
This is an important moment.
HSK 3
Wǒmen yào shíkè zhùyì ānquán.
We must always pay attention to safety.
HSK 4
Jīdòng rénxīn de shíkè dào le.
The exciting moment has arrived.

Tips

usage
时刻 has two uses: as a noun meaning 'moment/point in time' (关键时刻 critical moment), and as an adverb meaning 'at all times/constantly' (时刻准备 always be prepared).
usage
时刻 vs 时候: 时刻 refers to a specific, often significant point in time. 时候 is more general and casual, meaning 'time' or 'when.'

Stroke Order

shí