小时

小时 is the Chinese word for 'hour,' a unit of time equal to 60 minutes. It is commonly used in daily life to measure duration or schedule activities.

The character 小 (xiǎo) means 'small,' and 时 (shí) means 'time.' Together, they literally translate to 'small time,' which reflects the idea of a short period of time compared to days or weeks.

小时 is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in schedules, clocks, and conversations about time. In Chinese culture, time is often measured in hours when discussing appointments, work hours, or travel durations.