Chinese

午後

午后

wǔhòu
Meaning: afternoon
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

午後
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午后
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Example sentences

A hot afternoon is best for resting under the shade of a tree.
我喜歡在午後泡一壺好茶。
我喜欢在午后泡一壶好茶。
I like to brew a pot of good tea in the afternoon.
午後下了一場雷陣雨，天氣變得涼快多了。
午后下了一场雷阵雨，天气变得凉快多了。
After a thunderstorm in the afternoon, the weather became much cooler.
他們坐在咖啡館裡下棋，以此來打發午後的時間。
他们坐在咖啡馆里下棋，以此来打发午后的时间。
They sat in the cafe playing chess to kill time in the afternoon.
夏天的午後常有陣雨，出門記得帶傘。
夏天的午后常有阵雨，出门记得带伞。
There are often showers in summer afternoons; remember to bring an umbrella when going out.
我們在涼亭裡坐了一會兒，躲避午後的雷陣雨。
我们在凉亭里坐了一会儿，躲避午后的雷阵雨。
We sat in the pavilion for a while to avoid the afternoon thunderstorm.
他喜歡在午後與好友一起品茗聊天。
他喜欢在午后与好友一起品茗聊天。
He likes to taste tea and chat with friends in the afternoon.
夏日午後，我們在樹蔭下乘涼。
夏日午后，我们在树荫下乘凉。
On a summer afternoon, we enjoy the cool in the shade of a tree.

Usage Notes

Refers to the time from noon until evening.

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