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什么时候 (shénme shíhou) and 几时 (jǐshí) both mean "when" or "what time" in English. However, there are some differences in their usage and connotations.
1. Formality:
什么时候 (shénme shíhou) is a more colloquial and casual way of asking "when" or "what time". 几时 (jǐshí) is a more formal and polite way of asking the same question.
2. Specificity:
什么时候 (shénme shíhou) is a more general term and can refer to any time or specific time. It can be used to ask about a specific time, such as "What time is the meeting?" or a general time, such as "When will you come back?". 几时 (jǐshí) is a more specific term and is usually used to ask about a specific time. It is commonly used to ask about a specific time, such as "What time is the movie?".
3. Frequency:
什么时候 (shénme shíhou) is a more commonly used term and can be used in various situations. 几时 (jǐshí) is a less commonly used term and is mostly used in written language.
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Yes, there is a difference between 什么时候/什麼時候 (shénme shíhòu) and 几时/幾時 (jǐ shí). 什么时候 (shénme shíhòu) is used to ask "when" in a general sense, can refer to either a date or a point of time, while 几时/幾時 (jǐ shí) has the similar meaning but is more formal and is often used in written language.
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什么时候 (shénme shíhou) is used to ask "when" or "what time" something will happen. For example, 你什么时候去上海 (nǐ shénme shíhou qù Shànghǎi) means "When are you going to Shanghai?".
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