Chinese

wǎn
Meaning: evening; night; late
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Adverb

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Example sentences

對不起,我今天晚上來晚了。
对不起,我今天晚上来晚了。
Sorry, I came late tonight.
已經很晚了,快去睡覺吧。
It's already late, go to sleep quickly.
警衛每晚巡一次校園。
The guard patrols the campus once every night.
警察每晚都會在這一帶巡邏,以確保治安。
The police patrol this area every night to ensure public safety.
現代社會中,許多家庭選擇晚一點生育。
In modern society, many families choose to have children later.

Usage Notes

Refers to the time after sunset or being late for an appointment.

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