上半时 (shàng bàn shí) — first half (of a game or contest)

Definition

Refers specifically to the first half of a sports match or similar contest. Pairs naturally with 下半时 (second half).

noun
first half (of a game or contest)

Examples

  • 上半时
    shàng bàn shí Bǐ sài jié shù, bǐ fēn shì èr bǐ yī.
    The first half of the match ended with a score of 2-1.
  • 上半时
    Tā zài shàng bàn shí jìn le yí gè qiú.
    He scored a goal in the first half.
  • 上半时
    shàng bàn shí Liǎng duì dōu méi yǒu dé fēn.
    Neither team scored in the first half.

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