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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'day' or 'time' with 日子 (rìzi)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Modifier + 日子

    Explanation

    The noun 日子 (rìzi) means 'day,' 'date,' or 'time period' and often carries an emotional or qualitative nuance beyond a simple calendar date. It is used in expressions about life quality, memorable occasions, or periods of time, such as 好日子 (good days) or 最喜欢的日子 (favorite day).

    Examples

    • 和家人在一起的日子总是过得特别快。

      hé jiārén zài yìqǐ de rìzi zǒngshì guò de tèbié kuài.

      Days spent together with family always seem to pass especially quickly.

    • 你还记得我们第一次见面的日子吗？

      nǐ hái jìde wǒmen dì yī cì jiànmiàn de rìzi ma?

      Do you still remember the day we first met?

    • 最近的日子过得怎么样？

      zuìjìn de rìzi guò de zěnmeyàng?

      How have things been going lately?

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