写作业了
xiě zuòyè le
Time for homework · trad. 寫作業了
写作业了 (xiě zuòyè le) means “time for homework” or “it's time to do homework.” It is typically used to announce that homework needs to be started or is about to begin.
What does 写作业了 (xiě zuòyè le) mean?
写作业了 (xiě zuòyè le) means “time for homework” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “write homework particle.”
When to use it
Casual and direct. This phrase is often used by parents or teachers to children, making it common in family or school settings.
How to pronounce it
Sounds roughly like “shyeh ZWOH-yeh luh.” The final “le” is a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 该写作业了gāi xiě zuòyè leit's time to do homework (emphasizes
- 去做作业qù zuò zuòyègo do homework (a command)
- 开始写作业吧kāishǐ xiě zuòyè balet's start doing homework
Examples
孩子，写作业了！
háizi, xiě zuòyè le!
Kids, time for homework!
吃完饭，我们就写作业了。
chīwán fàn, wǒmen jiù xiě zuòyè le.
After dinner, we'll do homework.
妈妈说，写作业了，快点！
māma shuō, xiě zuòyè le, kuàidiǎn!
Mom said, time for homework, hurry up!
Pro tip: The particle 了 here indicates a new situation or the start of an action, making it clear that homework time has arrived.
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