下午 meaning and pronunciation

下午
Simplified/traditional word

下午 English definition

xià wǔ

  • afternoon
  • p.m.
  • CL:个[ge4]

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Characters

  • (xià): below; down; downwards; lower; later; next (week etc); second (of two parts); to decline; to go down; to arrive at (a decision, conclusion etc); measure word to show the frequency of an action;
  • (wǔ): noon; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 7th earthly branch; 5th solar month (6th June-6th July); year of the Horse;

Sentences examples with 下午

  • 明天下午下雨。
    Míngtiān xiàwǔ xià yǔ.
  • 上午冷,下午热。
    Shàngwǔ lěng, xiàwǔ rè.
  • 现在是下午 3的20。
    Xiànzài shì xiàwǔ 3 de 20.
  • 我今天下午不去学校了。
    Wǒ jīntiān xiàwǔ bù qù xuéxiàole.
  • 他一个下午都坐在电视前。
    Tā yīgè xiàwǔ dōu zuò zài diànshì qián.