"时候" (shíhou) is a Chinese noun that means "time," "moment," or "occasion."
Referring to a Specific Point in Time:
- 你什么时候回家? - When will you come home?
- 他来找我的时候,我正在工作。- When he came to see me, I was working.
2. Referring to a General Period of Time:
- 小时候,我很喜欢踢足球。 - When I was a child, I loved playing soccer.
- 生病的时候要多休息。 - When you’re sick, you should rest more.
3. Used in Questions about Time:
- 你是什么时候去的北京? - When did you go to Beijing?
- 上课的时候可以用手机吗? - Can you use your phone during class?
4. Combining with Adverbs or Verbs to Indicate Specific Time Contexts:
- 有空的时候,请给我打电话。 - When you’re free, please give me a call.
- 累的时候,他喜欢听音乐。(Lèi de shíhou,........- When he’s tired, he likes listening to music.