时间过得真快

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Time Flies" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 时间过得真快
Pinyin: shí jiān guò dé zhēn kuài
Pronunciation: shí4 jiān1 guò4 dé4 zhēn1 kuài4
English Translation: Time flies

Usage:

"时间过得真快 (shí jiān guò dé zhēn kuài)" is a common Chinese phrase used to express that time has passed quickly. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as when reminiscing about the past or感叹 how quickly time is passing.

Example:

Chinese: 时间过得真快，转眼间孩子都长大了。
Pinyin: Shí jiān guò dé zhēn kuài, zhuǎnyǎn jiān háizi dōu zhǎng dà le.
English: Time flies, in the blink of an eye the children have all grown up.
Variations:

There are a few variations of "时间过得真快 (shí jiān guò dé zhēn kuài)" that you may hear:

光阴似箭，日月如梭 (guāng yīn sì jiàn, rì yuè rú suō): A more poetic way to say "time flies," literally meaning "time is like an arrow, the sun and moon pass by like a shuttle."
白驹过隙 (bái jū guò xì): Another poetic way to say "time flies," literally meaning "a white horse passing through a gap."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "时间过得真快 (shí jiān guò dé zhēn kuài)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "time flies" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "时间过得真快 (shí jiān guò dé zhēn kuài)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"时间过得真快 (shí jiān guò dé zhēn kuài)" is typically used in a positive or nostalgic sense.
It can also be used to express regret or sadness about how quickly time is passing.
When used in a negative sense, "时间过得真快 (shí jiān guò dé zhēn kuài)" can be followed by a "but" or "however" to express a contrast between the passage of time and a desired or expected outcome. For example:

Chinese: 时间过得真快，但我的中文水平还是没有多大提高。
Pinyin: Shí jiān guò dé zhēn kuài, dàn wǒ de zhōng wén shuǐ píng háishì méi yǒu duō dà tí gāo.
English: Time flies, but my Chinese level still hasn't improved much.