Learn Chinese time expressions, days of the week, months, and date formats. Master essential time-related vocabulary for everyday conversations.
Practice expressing dates and understanding date formats in Chinese.
Start Exercises →China uses both the Gregorian calendar (阳历 yáng lì) and the traditional Chinese lunar calendar (阴历 yīn lì). Important festivals like Chinese New Year (春节 Chūn jié) are based on the lunar calendar.
In Chinese culture, time is often perceived as cyclical rather than linear. Punctuality is important, especially in business settings, but social events may start a bit later than scheduled. When making appointments, it's common to specify the exact time and date to avoid confusion.