Word: 時 (shí) when

These are the example sentences using 時 in the sense when. Every sentence using 時 is on the word's own page, whichever sense it uses.

Simplified: 时

Example sentences using 時 in this sense

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丈夫去世時她十分絕望。

Zhàngfu qùshì shí tā shífēn juéwàng.

She was in despair when her husband died.
上課時要遵守紀律。

Shàngkè shí yào zūnshǒu jìlǜ.

You must follow the rules of discipline in class.
下樓時我不小心扭了腳。

Xiàlóu shí wǒ bù xiǎoxīn niǔle jiǎo.

I accidentally sprained my ankle going downstairs.
下樓梯時，我攙著爺爺。

Xià lóutī shí, wǒ chān zhe yéye.

I held my grandfather's arm as we went down the stairs.
下車時敬請帶好隨身物品。

Xiàchē shí jìngqǐng dài hǎo suíshēn wùpǐn.

When getting off, please take all your belongings with you.
個子矮在打籃球時是劣勢。

Gèzi ǎi zài dǎ lánqiú shí shì lièshì.

Being short is a disadvantage when playing basketball.
臨走時，孩子對海邊戀戀不捨。

Línzǒu shí, háizi duì hǎibiān liànliànbùshě.

When it was time to leave, the child was reluctant to leave the seaside.
買東西時，你看重性價比嗎？

Mǎi dōngxi shí, nǐ kànzhòng xìngjiàbǐ ma?

When you shop, do you care about cost-performance ratio?
買東西時要小心，別買到次品。

Mǎi dōngxi shí yào xiǎoxīn, bié mǎi dào cìpǐn.

Be careful when shopping so you don't end up with substandard goods.
買房子時，雙方要先簽合同。

Mǎi fángzi shí, shuāngfāng yào xiān qiān hétong.

When buying a house, both parties must first sign a contract.
買手機時，我最看重性能。

Mǎi shǒujī shí, wǒ zuì kànzhòng xìngnéng.

When buying a phone, I care most about performance.
買水果時，你會看產地嗎？

Mǎi shuǐguǒ shí, nǐ huì kàn chǎndì ma?

When you buy fruit, do you look at the place of origin?
買電器時要看省不省電。

Mǎi diànqì shí yào kàn shěng bù shěngdiàn.

When buying appliances, check whether they save electricity.
從你來時的路回家。

Cóng nǐ lái shí de lù huíjiā.

Take the same road home that you came on.
他們在小學時就是朋友了。

Tāmen zài xiǎoxué shí jiùshì péngyou le.

They became friends in elementary school.
他八歲時離開了他的父母。

Tā bā suì shí líkāile tā de fùmǔ.

He left his parents when he was eight years old.
他創業時，妻子是他的後盾。

Tā chuàngyè shí, qīzi shì tā de hòudùn.

When he started his business, his wife was his support.
他初來時不會說中文。

Tā chū lái shí búhuì shuō Zhōngwén.

When he first came, he couldn't speak Chinese.
他十幾歲時特別愛叛逆。

Tā shí jǐsuì shí tèbié ài pànnì.

He loved to rebel when he was in his teens.
他十歲時成了孤兒。

Tā shí suì shí chéng le gū'ér.

He became an orphan when he was ten.
他在考試中作弊時被抓到了。

Tā zài kǎoshì zhōng zuòbì shí bèi zhuā dàole.

He was caught cheating in the exam.
他工作時發生意外，受了傷。

Tā gōngzuò shí fāshēng yìwài, shòule shāng.

He got hurt in the accident at work.
他年輕時去邊疆工作了十年。

Tā niánqīng shí qù biānjiāng gōngzuòle shínián.

When he was young, he worked in the border area for ten years.
他年輕時只會吃喝玩樂。

Tā niánqīng shí zhǐ huì chīhēwánlè.

When he was young, all he knew was a life of pleasure.
他年輕時很會滑雪。

Tā niánqīng shí hěn huì huáxuě.

He was a very good skier when he was little.
他年輕時很勤奮工作。

Tā niánqīng shí hěn qínfèn gōngzuò.

In his younger days he worked very hard.
他開會時常常出神。

Tā kāihuì shí chángcháng chūshén.

He often zones out, lost in thought, during meetings.
他摔倒時，用手護住了頭。

Tā shuāidǎo shí, yòng shǒu hù zhùle tóu.

When he fell, he covered his head with his hands.
他摔倒時臀先著地。

Tā shuāidǎo shí tún xiān zháodì.

When he fell, he landed on his rump first.
他來時她在畫玫瑰。

Tā lái shí tā zài huà méiguī.

She was planting roses when he came.
他父親年輕時曾被派到前線。

Tā fùqīn niánqīng shí céng bèi pài dào qiánxiàn.

His father was sent to the front when he was young.
他爺爺年輕時是當地的商業巨頭。

Tā yéye niánqīng shí shì dāngdì de shāngyè jùtóu.

His grandfather was a local business tycoon when he was young.
他畫畫時達到了忘我的境界。

Tā huàhuà shí dádàole wàngwǒ de jìngjiè.

When he paints, he reaches a state of complete self-forgetfulness.
他睡覺時總是開著窗。

Tā shuìjiào shí zǒngshì kāizhe chuāng.

He always leaves the window open while he sleeps.
他說英文時總要出一點的錯。

Tā shuō Yīngwén shí zǒng yào chū yìdiǎn de cuò.

He never speaks English without making a few mistakes.
他說話時愛用成語。

Tā shuōhuà shí ài yòng chéngyǔ.

He likes to use idioms when he talks.
他走進房間時，我沒有察覺。

Tā zǒujìn fángjiān shí, wǒ méiyǒu chájué.

I didn't sense it when he came into the room.
他54歲時去世。

Tā wǔshísì suì shí qùshì.

He died aged 54.
體檢時，他的血壓超標了。

Tǐjiǎn shí, tā de xuèyā chāobiāole.

At his checkup, his blood pressure was above the normal range.
你可以在這場考試時使用字典。

Nǐ kěyǐ zài zhè chǎng kǎoshì shí shǐyòng zìdiǎn.

You may use a dictionary while taking this test.
你回家時，能不能給我捎點水果？

Nǐ huíjiā shí, néng bùnéng gěi wǒ shāo diǎn shuǐguǒ?

When you go home, could you bring me some fruit?
你復習時應該側重哪一部分？

Nǐ fùxí shí yīnggāi cèzhòng nǎ yíbùfen?

Which part should you focus on when you review?
你能想象一下面試時的場景嗎？

Nǐ néng xiǎngxiàng yíxià miànshì shí de chǎngjǐng ma?

Can you picture what the interview will be like?
你讓我看到了一切順利時的樣子。

Nǐ ràng wǒ kàndàole yíqiè shùnlì shí de yàngzi.

You opened up my eyes to what it's like when everything is right.
做決定時要考慮長遠的好處。

Zuò juédìng shí yào kǎolǜ chángyuǎn de hǎochù.

When making a decision, you should consider the long-term benefits.
做實驗時，同學之間要多協作。

Zuò shíyàn shí, tóngxué zhījiān yào duō xiézuò.

When doing experiments, classmates should cooperate more.
做湯時，媽媽選用新鮮的魚。

Zuò tāng shí, māma xuǎnyòng xīnxiān de yú.

When making soup, my mom selects fresh fish to use.
做菜時不要添加太多糖。

Zuòcài shí búyào tiānjiā tài duōtáng.

Don't add too much sugar when cooking.
做菜時加少量糖就夠了。

Zuòcài shí jiā shǎoliàng táng jiù gòu le.

Just add a smidgen of sugar when cooking.
入境時有水果要申報嗎？

Rùjìng shí yǒu shuǐguǒ yào shēnbào ma?

Do I have to declare fruit when entering the country?
典禮結束時，新人接了吻。

Diǎnlǐ jiéshù shí, xīnrén jiēle wěn.

At the end of the ceremony, the new couple kissed.
寫作文時別忘了標點。

Xiě zuòwén shí bié wàngle biāodiǎn.

Don't forget the punctuation when you write an essay.
寫報告時可以參考這本書。

Xiě bàogào shí kěyǐ cānkǎo zhè běn shū.

You can consult this book when writing your report.
寫這個字時，先寫一橫再寫豎。

Xiě zhège zì shí, xiān xiě yì héng zài xiě shù.

When writing this character, write the horizontal stroke first and then the vertical one.
出差時，便攜式電腦很方便。

Chūchāi shí, biànxiéshì diànnǎo hěn fāngbiàn.

On business trips, a portable computer is very convenient.
出差時請關照我的貓。

Chūchāi shí qǐng guānzhào wǒ de māo.

Please look after my cat while I'm away on business.
出門時請隨手關燈。

Chūmén shí qǐng suíshǒu guān dēng.

Please turn off the light on your way out.
出問題時，經理沒有袖手旁觀。

Chū wèntí shí, jīnglǐ méiyǒu xiùshǒupángguān.

When the problem came up, the manager didn't stand idly by.
切記，開車時不要看手機。

Qièjì, kāichē shí búyào kàn shǒujī.

Remember at all costs: don't look at your phone while driving.
別在吃飯時讀書。

Bié zài chīfàn shí dúshū.

Do not read during the meal.
辦簽證時，配偶可以同行。

Bàn qiānzhèng shí, pèi'ǒu kěyǐ tóngháng.

When applying for a visa, your spouse can travel with you.
辦退稅時，別忘了帶護照和發票。

Bàn tuìshuì shí, bié wàngle dài hùzhào hé fāpiào.

When you claim a tax refund, don't forget your passport and receipt.
十歲時他就成了孤兒。

Shí suì shí tā jiù chéng le gū'ér.

He became an orphan when he was ten.
司機開車時嚴禁打電話！

Sījī kāichē shí yánjìn dǎdiànhuà!

Drivers are strictly forbidden to use the phone while driving!
吃抗生素時不能喝酒。

Chī kàngshēngsù shí bùnéng hējiǔ.

You shouldn't drink alcohol while taking antibiotics.
吃葡萄時別把核吞下去。

Chī pútao shí bié bǎ hé tūn xiàqù.

Don't swallow the pits when you eat grapes.
吃飯時切忌把筷子插在飯里。

Chīfàn shí qièjì bǎ kuàizi chā zài fàn lǐ.

At meals, it is taboo to stick your chopsticks upright in your rice.
吃飯時發出聲音是不禮貌的。

Chīfàn shí fāchū shēngyīn shì bù lǐmào de.

It is bad manners to make a noise while you eat.
吃飯時，我弟弟拿紙巾擦嘴。

Chīfàn shí, wǒ dìdi ná zhǐjīn cā zuǐ.

During the meal, my younger brother wiped his mouth with a napkin.
吃飯時要慢慢咀嚼，對胃好。

Chīfàn shí yào mànmàn jǔjué, duì wèi hǎo.

Chew slowly when you eat; it's good for your stomach.
聽講座時，你應該保持安靜。

Tīng jiǎngzuò shí, nǐ yīnggāi bǎochí ānjìng.

When listening to a lecture, you should be quiet.
吹笛子時，氣流要保持平穩。

Chuī dízi shí, qìliú yào bǎochí píngwěn.

When playing the flute, the stream of air must stay steady.
喝熱湯時，口腔被燙傷了。

Hē rètāng shí, kǒuqiāng bèi tàngshāngle.

My mouth got burned while I was drinking hot soup.
回家時順路買了點麵包。

Huíjiā shí shùnlù mǎile diǎn miànbāo.

I picked up some bread on my way home.
在學校時我學了中文是個優勢。

Zài xuéxiào shí wǒ xué le Zhōngwén shì gè yōushì.

It was an advantage having learned Chinese while I was in school.
在我出差時你可以去享受沙灘。

Zài wǒ chūchāi shí nǐ kěyǐ qù xiǎngshòu shātān.

You could go to rest on the sea while I'm on a business trip.
在“狼來了”的這個故事中，最後當這個男孩真正遇到危險時，再也沒人願意相信他了。

Zài“láng láile”de zhège gùshi zhōng, zuìhòu dāng zhège nánhái zhēnzhèng yùdào wēixiǎn shí, zàiyě méi rén yuànyì xiāngxìn tā le.

In the story of the boy who cried wolf, when in the end he encountered real danger, no-one would believe him.
在第三季時銷售跌了下來。

Zài dìsān jì shí xiāoshòu diēle xiàlai.

Sales fell off in the third quarter.
坐地鐵時，貴重物品要看好。

Zuò dìtiě shí, guìzhòng wùpǐn yào kànhǎo.

When taking the subway, keep a close eye on your valuables.
坐船時我頭暈，想要嘔吐。

Zuò chuán shí wǒ tóuyūn, xiǎngyào ǒutù.

I get dizzy on boats and feel like throwing up.
填地址時別忘了寫郵編。

Tián dìzhǐ shí bié wàngle xiě yóubiān.

Don't forget to write the zip code when you fill in the address.
境外旅客入境時，需要出示護照。

Jìngwài lǚkè rùjìng shí, xūyào chūshì hùzhào.

Travelers from abroad need to show their passports when entering the country.
外國遊客入境時，需要出示護照。

Wàiguó yóukè rùjìng shí, xūyào chūshì hùzhào.

Foreign tourists must show their passports when entering the country.
大雁飛行時排成整齊的隊形。

Dàyàn fēixíng shí pái chéng zhěngqí de duìxíng.

Wild geese fly in a neat formation.
天冷時，人易於感冒。

Tiānlěng shí, rén yìyú gǎnmào.

When it's cold, people catch colds easily.
她丈夫去世時，她想自殺。

Tā zhàngfu qùshì shí, tā xiǎng zìshā.

When her husband died, she felt like killing herself.
她二十五歲時結婚了。

Tā èr shíwǔ suì shí jiéhūnle.

She got married when she was twenty-five.
她切菜時不慎劃破了手指。

Tā qiè cài shí búshèn huápòle shǒuzhǐ.

She carelessly cut her finger while chopping vegetables.
她喝咖啡時會加很多牛奶。

Tā hē kāfēi shí huì jiā hěn duō niúnǎi.

She drinks her coffee with a lot of milk.
她年輕時涉獵過不少外國小說。

Tā niánqīng shí shèlièguo bùshǎo wàiguó xiǎoshuō.

When she was young, she read through quite a few foreign novels.
她父親在她三歲時死了。

Tā fùqīn zài tā sān suì shí sǐle.

She lost her father when she was three years old.
她結婚時辦得很闊綽。

Tā jiéhūn shí bàn de hěn kuòchuò.

She had a very lavish wedding.
她談及孩子時，眼睛亮了。

Tā tánjí háizi shí, yǎnjing liàngle.

When she mentioned her children, her eyes lit up.
嬰兒出生時7磅重。

Yīng'ér chūshēng shí qī páng zhòng.

The baby weighed seven pounds at birth.
學習時努力是不可或缺的。

Xuéxí shí nǔlì shì bùkěhuòquē de.

Effort is essential to studying.
開會時，他總是夸夸其談。

Kāihuì shí, tā zǒngshì kuākuāqítán.

In meetings, he's always full of hot air.
開會時可以錄音嗎？

Kāihuì shí kěyǐ lùyīn ma?

Is it okay to record during the meeting?
開會時請戴好你的名牌。

Kāihuì shí qǐng dài hǎo nǐ de míngpái.

Please wear your name tag properly during the meeting.
開會時請打開攝像頭。

Kāihuì shí qǐng dǎkāi shèxiàngtóu.

Please turn on your webcam during the meeting.
開車時，我都用手機導航。

Kāichē shí, wǒ dōu yòng shǒujī dǎoháng.

When I drive, I always navigate with my phone.