night in Chinese
night in Chinese is 夜晚, 夜 — night means the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, when the sun is below the horizon.
night in Chinese
夜晚
Pronounced: yè wǎn
(legal, countable) A period of time often defined in the legal system as beginning 30 minutes after sunset, and ending 30 minutes before sunrise.
夜
Pronounced: yè
(legal, countable) A period of time often defined in the legal system as beginning 30 minutes after sunset, and ending 30 minutes before sunrise.
What does "night" mean?
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noun The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, when the sun is below the horizon.
"We drove through the night to reach the coast by morning."
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noun An evening set aside for a particular activity or event.
"Friday is quiz night at our local pub."
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night in a sentence
- We drove through the night to reach the coast by morning.
- The city looks completely different at night.
- Friday is quiz night at our local pub.
- Saturday is film night at the community centre, with free popcorn.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "night" in Chinese?
"night" in Chinese is 夜晚, 夜. night means: The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise, when the sun is below the horizon.
How do you pronounce 夜晚?
"night" in Chinese is 夜晚, pronounced "yè wǎn".
How do you use "night" in a sentence?
Example: "We drove through the night to reach the coast by morning." In Chinese, "night" is 夜晚, 夜.
Are there other ways to say "night" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "night": 夜晚, 夜.
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