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    Referring to a time slot or period with 时段 (shíduàn)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Modifier + 时段

    Explanation

    时段 (shíduàn) means "time slot," "time period," or "time segment" and refers to a specific block or interval of time. It is commonly used in scheduling, broadcasting, and daily planning contexts. For example, 高峰时段 means "peak hours" and 限制时段 means "restricted time period."

    Examples

    • 晚上八点到十点是电视的黄金时段。

      Wǎnshàng bā diǎn dào shí diǎn shì diànshì de huángjīn shíduàn.

      Eight to ten in the evening is the prime time for television.

    • 高峰时段地铁里挤满了人。

      Gāofēng shíduàn dìtiě lǐ jǐ mǎn le rén.

      The subway is packed with people during rush hour.

    • 请选择一个合适的时段来预约体检。

      Qǐng xuǎnzé yī gè héshì de shíduàn lái yùyuē tǐjiǎn.

      Please choose a suitable time slot to schedule a physical examination.

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