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下午
xiàwǔ
Description
下午是一天里中午以后、晚上以前的时间。
下午 is the time after noon and before evening in a day.
我们常常说“下午两点”或者“下午好”。
We often say "下午两点" (2 PM) or "下午好" (Good afternoon).
Meanings
下午xiàwǔ
afternoon (from noon to evening)
我下午去图书馆看书。
I am going to the library to read this afternoon.
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Notes
- Etymology
下 (later/lower) + 午 (noon), literally "after noon".
- Nuance
上午 is morning, 中午 is noon, 下午 is afternoon.
In videos
“现在是下午1:26”
“嗨朋友下午好”
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