How to Say ‘Time flies!’ in Simplified Chinese
时间过得真快！
shí jiān guò dé zhēn kuài
[shíjiān guò dé zhēn kuài]
💬 Usage Tip: The pattern [verb + 得 + adjective] is very useful for saying how an action happens: here [过得真快] means 'passes really fast.' Try swapping in other verbs, like [做得很好] 'done very well.'
🇨🇳 In China: [时间过得真快！] is classic family conversation and especially natural when talking about children growing up, school, or how long it's been since you last met.
Phrase Breakdown
时间
shí jiān
[shíjiān]
time
Chronological measurement.
时间是宝贵的。
Time is precious.
过得
guò dé
Words in this phrase
过
guò
[guò]
to pass
To move beyond or through.
节日已经过去了。
The holiday has already passed.
得
dé
[dé]
particle
Used to express the manner of an action.
生活过得不错。
Life is going well.
真快
zhēn kuài
Words in this phrase
真
zhēn
[zhēn]
truly
Really or genuinely.
这个地方真漂亮。
This place is truly beautiful.
快
kuài
[kuài]
fast
Quickly or swiftly.
他的进步很快。
His progress is fast.
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