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下午
xiàwǔ
Description
下午是中午以后到晚上以前的时间。
"下午" is the time from after noon to before evening.
我们常说下午两点、下午三点。
We often say "下午两点" (2 PM), "下午三点" (3 PM).
Meanings
下午xiàwǔ
afternoon; the time after noon
我下午有课。
I have class in the afternoon.
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Notes
- Etymology
下 (later/lower) + 午 (noon), literally the time after noon.
- Nuance
contrasts with 上午 (morning); 中午 refers to midday around noon.
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