Chinese

xiàwǔ
Meaning: afternoon
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

我們今天下午去圖書館看書。
我们今天下午去图书馆看书。
We are going to the library to read books this afternoon.
現在是下午三點。
It is three o'clock in the afternoon.
她正在享受一個安靜的下午。
She is enjoying a quiet afternoon.
我們今天下午下了一盤棋。
We played a game of chess this afternoon.
現在是下午三點零五分。
It is now 3:05 PM.

Usage Notes

Refers to the time from noon until sunset.

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