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HSK 2 word · noun

小时

xiǎo shí

hour

Traditional: 小時

Stroke order

See how to write 小时

Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

123

3 strokes

1234567

7 strokes

Example sentence

我学习一个小时。

Wǒ xuéxí yí ge xiǎoshí.

I study for one hour.

Frequently asked questions about 小时

What does 小时 mean?
小时 (xiǎo shí) means "hour" in English. It is an HSK 2 vocabulary word.
What is the traditional form of 小时?
The traditional Chinese form of 小时 is 小時.
How many strokes does 小 have?
小 has 3 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 小时 in?
小时 is part of the HSK 2 word list, so it belongs to the elementary vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.