HSK 3 - 07

Question 1

V + 了 + DURATION + O

This structure indicates that an action (V) has been done for a certain duration. It’s typically used for completed actions.

Answer 1

我们坐了一个小时公共汽车。
We took the bus for one hour.

Question 2

V + 了 + DURATION + O + 了

This structure indicates that an action has been continuously happening for a certain duration and is still ongoing.

Answer 2

我学习了一年汉语了。
I have been studying Chinese for a year (and I am still studying).

Question 3

对 N 感兴趣 / 有兴趣 (duì N gǎn xìngqù / yǒu xìngqù)

This structure means “to be interested in N.”

Answer 3

他们对中国电影感兴趣。
They are interested in Chinese movies.

Question 4

对 N 没兴趣 (duì N méi xìngqù)

This structure means “to not be interested in N.”

Answer 4

他们对中国电影没兴趣。
They are not interested in Chinese movies.

Question 5

半 (bàn)

“Half” or “half hour” when telling time.

Answer 5

现在七点半。
It’s seven-thirty.

Question 6

一刻 (yí kè)

“A quarter” or “15 minutes” when telling time.

Answer 6

现在七点一刻。
It’s 7:15.

Question 7

一刻钟 (yí kè zhōng)

“A quarter of an hour” or “15 minutes” as a duration.

Answer 7

你迟到了一个刻钟.
You are 15 minutes late.

Question 8

差 (chà)

“To” or “before” when telling time, used to express a time that is approaching (e.g., 5 minutes to 8).

Answer 8

已经差一刻八点了！
It’s already a quarter to 8!