Answer to the Exercise on When Is It A Good Time to Use “时候(shíhou)” and “时间(shíjiān)”?
Correct Answer: B
1. 时候(shíhou)
“时候(shíhou)” refers to a specific time when something takes place.
Example
Chīfàn de shíhou búyào shuōhuà. 吃饭 的 时候 不要 说话。 Don’t talk when you’re eating.
When asking “什么时候 (shénme shíhou),” the question is asking about a particular time.
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