上半时 (shǎng) — first half (of a game or contest)

Definição

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)

上半时，。
shǎng 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 shǎng jìn le yí gè qiú.
He scored a goal in the first half.
上半时。
shǎng Liǎng duì dōu méi yǒu dé fēn.
Neither team scored in the first half.