si4 caa1時差时差
Jyutpingsi4 caa1
Yalesìh chā
Definition
Time difference; the difference in standard time between different time zones.
neutraltimetravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to the gap in standard time between two locations, but is also commonly used to describe the physiological effect of jet lag. When talking about the physical symptoms of traveling across time zones, it is very common to add 反應 after the word to clarify that you are talking about the bodily fatigue rather than just the clock difference.
Examples
How many hours of time difference is there between Hong Kong and London?
I just got off the plane and am still suffering from jet lag.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 時刻, which refers to a specific point in time or a schedule. Using 時差 to mean a schedule or a specific time of day will sound completely nonsensical to a native speaker.
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