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How to Say “What time does it arrive” in Chinese

几点到?
jǐ diǎn dào?
What time does it arrive · trad. 幾點到?
A person inquires about the arrival time of a package, illustrating “what time does it arrive” in Chinese: 几点到? (jǐ diǎn dào?)

几点到? (Jǐ diǎn dào) means "What time does it arrive?" It's a common question used to inquire about the arrival time of transportation like a train, bus, or flight, or even a person.

What does 几点到? (jǐ diǎn dào?) mean?

几点到? (jǐ diǎn dào?) means “what time does it arrive” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “what time arrive?”

When to use it

Neutral and direct. It's suitable for most situations when asking about arrival times. For extra politeness, you can add 请问 (qǐngwèn, "excuse me") at the beginning.

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “jee-DYEN dow.” The first syllable has a rising tone, the second a falling tone, and the third a falling tone.

Other ways to say it

  • 几点出发?jǐ diǎn chūfā?What time does it depart?
  • 什么时候到?shénme shíhou dào?When will it arrive? (more general)
  • 火车几点到?huǒchē jǐ diǎn dào?What time does the train arrive?

Examples

请问,这趟航班几点到?
qǐngwèn, zhètàng hángbān jǐ diǎn dào?
Excuse me, what time does this flight arrive?
你的飞机几点到?
nǐ de fēijī jǐ diǎn dào?
What time does your plane arrive?
我们几点到酒店?
wǒmen jǐ diǎn dào jiǔdiàn?
What time do we arrive at the hotel?
Pro tip: The character 到 (dào) is key here, meaning "to arrive." It's a versatile verb used for people, vehicles, or reaching a destination.

Related phrases

来回票 · A round-trip ticket几点出发? · What time does it leave在哪儿换乘? · Where do i transfer
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