How to Say “What time is it?” in Mandarin

现在几点？
xiànzàijǐdiǎn

What time is it?

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Character by character

  • 现xiànto appear
  • 在zàito exist
  • 几jǐsmall table
  • 点diǎnto touch briefly

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How do you say "What time is it?" in Mandarin?
"What time is it?" in Mandarin is 现在几点？, pronounced xiànzài jǐ diǎn (fourth tone, fourth tone, third tone, third tone).
What does 现在几点？ mean literally?
现在几点？ breaks down as 现 (to appear) + 在 (to exist) + 几 (small table) + 点 (to touch briefly).
What tones does 现在几点？ use?
现在几点？ is pronounced xiànzài jǐ diǎn: fourth tone, fourth tone, third tone, third tone.