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下午 (xià wǔ): afternoon

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 1noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
afternoon
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 1

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • afternoon
  • p.m.
  • p.m. (used before a clock time)

Chinese explanation

  • 中午十二点以后到傍晚之前的一段时间,也就是从正午到日落前后的时段。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

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HSK 2

noon; the period around midday

Example sentences

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This afternoon I have class, so I can't go to the library with you.

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Let's go for a walk in the park this afternoon, shall we?

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The afternoon meeting is very important, please attend on time.

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He goes to the gym to exercise every afternoon.

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Yesterday afternoon I received a gift.

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I am going to the library this afternoon.

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Are you free tomorrow afternoon?

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The meeting starts at 2 PM.

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He goes running every afternoon.

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