钟

鐘

zhōng

noun HSK 3 #1,172

Measure Word

一座钟 zuò

Meanings

1 clock
2 bell
3 time (in minutes)

Characters

Contains the metal radical 钅, since bells and clocks are traditionally made of metal.

Examples

现在几点钟了？

Xiànzài jǐ diǎn zhōng le?

What time is it now?

墙上挂着一座钟。

Qiáng shàng guà zhe yí zuò zhōng.

There's a clock hanging on the wall.

五分钟以后出发。

Wǔ fēnzhōng yǐhòu chūfā.

We'll depart in five minutes.

Tips

usage

分钟 (fēnzhōng) = minute. 小时 (xiǎoshí) = hour. 点钟 (diǎnzhōng) = o'clock. 钟头 (zhōngtóu) = hour (colloquial).

Stroke Order

钟 zhōng