When talking about time in Chinese, it's really common to hear people use 傍晚 (bàng wǎn). It simply means 'dusk' or 'evening.' Think of it as the time when the sun is setting and it's starting to get dark, but it's not completely night yet. You might use it to describe plans you have for later in the day, like 'I'm going for a walk in the evening.'
§ What 傍晚 (bàng wǎn) means
Let's get straight to it. 傍晚 (bàng wǎn) means 'dusk' or 'evening.' It refers to that specific time of day when the sun is setting, and daylight is fading into night. Think of it as the transition period between afternoon and night. It’s when the sky often shows those beautiful oranges, pinks, and purples.
- DEFINITION
- Dusk; evening. The time of day when the sun is setting and daylight is fading.
You'll use 傍晚 (bàng wǎn) when you want to talk about activities or events that happen during this specific part of the day. It’s a common word, so you’ll hear it a lot in everyday conversations and see it in written Chinese. It's a natural and direct way to specify the timing of an event.
§ How to use 傍晚 (bàng wǎn) in sentences
Using 傍晚 (bàng wǎn) is pretty straightforward. You can place it at the beginning of a sentence to set the time, or within the sentence to modify a verb or action. It’s flexible, like 'in the evening' or 'at dusk' in English.
傍晚我们一起去散步吧。
Here, 傍晚 (bàng wǎn) starts the sentence, telling us when the walk will happen. 散步 (sàn bù) means 'to take a walk'.
- 我们 (wǒ men): We
- 一起 (yī qǐ): together
- 去 (qù): go
- 散步 (sàn bù): take a walk
- 吧 (ba): (a particle indicating suggestion or request)
So, the sentence means: "Let's go for a walk together in the evening."
我喜欢在傍晚
In this example, 傍晚 (bàng wǎn) is placed before the verb 看 (kàn), meaning 'to watch' or 'to see'. It specifies when the action of watching the sunset happens.
- 我 (wǒ): I
- 喜欢 (xǐ huān): like
- 在 (zài): at, in
- 看 (kàn): watch, see
- 日落 (rì luò): sunset
This translates to: "I like watching the sunset in the evening."
§ Common situations for 傍晚 (bàng wǎn)
You'll find 傍晚 (bàng wǎn) used when people talk about:
- Leisure activities: Like taking a walk, exercising, or just relaxing after work.
- Meals: Especially dinner preparations or having dinner.
- Travel and commuting: Arriving at a destination or heading home.
- Nature observations: Watching the sunset, seeing the stars begin to appear.
- Making plans: Suggesting to meet up in the early evening.
It’s important to understand that 傍晚 (bàng wǎn) generally implies a period of several hours, not a precise moment. It bridges the gap between the end of the afternoon and the beginning of the night.
他每天傍晚都去健身房。
Here, 每天 (měi tiān) means 'every day', showing a routine.
- 他 (tā): He
- 每天 (měi tiān): every day
- 都 (dōu): all, both (here, indicates 'always')
- 去 (qù): go
- 健身房 (jiàn shēn fáng): gym
The translation is: "He goes to the gym every evening."
Mastering words like 傍晚 (bàng wǎn) helps you paint a clearer picture when you're speaking Chinese. It's a simple but effective way to add detail to your conversations about time. Keep practicing with these examples, and you'll get the hang of it quickly.
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傍晚时分，我和家人常常在公园散步。
Dusk, I often take a walk with my family in the park.
时分 (shífēn) means 'time of day'.
小鸟在傍晚时分飞回巢穴。
Little birds fly back to their nests in the evening.
巢穴 (cháoxué) means 'nest'.
我们计划在傍晚去海边看日落。
We plan to go to the beach to watch the sunset in the evening.
日落 (rìluò) means 'sunset'.
傍晚的天空通常有美丽的晚霞。
The evening sky usually has beautiful sunset glow.
晚霞 (wǎnxiá) means 'sunset glow'.
他喜欢在傍晚独自一人阅读。
He likes to read alone in the evening.
独自一人 (dú zì yī rén) means 'alone'.
傍晚的街道上亮起了灯光。
Lights lit up on the streets in the evening.
亮起 (liàngqǐ) means 'to light up'.
我们约好傍晚在咖啡馆见面。
We agreed to meet at the cafe in the evening.
约好 (yuēhǎo) means 'to agree to meet'.
孩子们在傍晚时分回家吃饭。
Children go home to eat in the evening.
回家 (huíjiā) means 'to go home'.
傍晚时分，夕阳的余晖洒满了整个村庄，景色美不胜收。
In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun spread throughout the entire village, and the scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
我们计划傍晚去海边散步，听说那时的日落特别漂亮。
We plan to take a walk on the beach in the evening; I heard the sunset then is especially beautiful.
傍晚，街道上亮起了五彩斑斓的灯光，城市变得热闹起来。
In the evening, colorful lights lit up the streets, and the city became lively.
他习惯在傍晚的时候跑步，享受一天的宁静。
He is used to running in the evening, enjoying the tranquility of the day.
每次傍晚回家，都能闻到妈妈做饭的香味，感觉很幸福。
Every time I go home in the evening, I can smell the aroma of my mom's cooking, and I feel very happy.
傍晚的风总是带着一丝凉意，提醒人们秋天已经到来。
The evening wind always carries a hint of coolness, reminding people that autumn has arrived.
傍晚，我们坐在阳台上，一边喝茶一边欣赏远处的山景。
In the evening, we sat on the balcony, drinking tea and enjoying the distant mountain view.
这个小镇的傍晚非常宁静，适合放松心情。
The evening in this small town is very peaceful, suitable for relaxing.
傍晚时分，夕阳的余晖洒在海面上，波光粼粼，美不胜收。
In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkles on the sea, sparkling and beautiful.
时分 (shífēn) means 'time of day'; 余晖 (yúhuī) means 'afterglow'; 洒 (sǎ) means 'to sprinkle'; 波光粼粼 (bōguānglínlín) is an idiom describing sparkling water; 美不胜收 (měibùshèngshōu) is an idiom meaning 'too beautiful to be fully appreciated'.
他习惯在傍晚时分到公园散步，享受一天的宁静。
He is accustomed to taking a walk in the park in the evening, enjoying the tranquility of the day.
习惯 (xíguàn) means 'to be accustomed to'; 散步 (sànbù) means 'to take a walk'; 享受 (xiǎngshòu) means 'to enjoy'; 宁静 (níngjìng) means 'tranquility'.
每当傍晚，小镇的街头巷尾都弥漫着饭菜的香气。
Every evening, the streets and alleys of the small town are filled with the aroma of cooked food.
每当 (měidāng) means 'whenever'; 街头巷尾 (jiētóuxiàngwěi) is an idiom meaning 'streets and alleys'; 弥漫 (mímàn) means 'to permeate'; 香气 (xiāngqì) means 'aroma'.
傍晚的微风吹拂着我的脸庞，带来了丝丝凉意。
The evening breeze brushed against my face, bringing a hint of coolness.
微风 (wēifēng) means 'breeze'; 吹拂 (chuīfú) means 'to brush past/blow gently'; 脸庞 (liǎnpáng) means 'face'; 丝丝 (sīsī) indicates a trace or hint; 凉意 (liángyì) means 'a feeling of coolness'.
傍晚时分，渔船陆续返港，结束了一天的辛劳。
In the evening, fishing boats successively returned to port, ending a day of hard work.
陆续 (lùxù) means 'one after another'; 返港 (fǎngǎng) means 'to return to port'; 辛劳 (xīnláo) means 'hard work'.
她喜欢在傍晚坐在阳台上，看着城市的灯火逐渐亮起。
She likes to sit on the balcony in the evening, watching the city lights gradually turn on.
阳台 (yángtái) means 'balcony'; 灯火 (dēnghuǒ) means 'lights (of a city/household)'; 逐渐 (zhújiàn) means 'gradually'; 亮起 (liàngqǐ) means 'to light up'.
傍晚的落日染红了半边天，景色壮丽。
The evening sunset dyed half the sky red, a magnificent sight.
落日 (luòrì) means 'sunset'; 染红 (rǎnhóng) means 'to dye red'; 半边天 (bànbiāntiān) means 'half the sky'; 壮丽 (zhuànglì) means 'magnificent'.
傍晚时分，孩子们的欢声笑语在社区公园里此起彼伏。
In the evening, the children's joyful laughter rose and fell in the community park.
欢声笑语 (huānshēngxiàoyǔ) is an idiom meaning 'joyful sounds and laughter'; 社区公园 (shèqū gōngyuán) means 'community park'; 此起彼伏 (cǐqǐbǐfú) is an idiom meaning 'rising and falling in succession'.
傍晚时分，夕阳的余晖洒在海面上，波光粼粼，美不胜收。
In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun spread over the sea, sparkling, incredibly beautiful.
时分 (shífēn) refers to a specific time, like 'at the time of'.
我们计划在傍晚出发，避开白天的高温和交通高峰。
We plan to depart in the evening to avoid the high temperatures and peak traffic during the day.
避开 (bìkāi) means to avoid, to keep away from.
傍晚的微风吹拂着脸颊，带来一丝凉意，让人心旷神怡。
The evening breeze brushed against my cheeks, bringing a hint of coolness, making one feel refreshed and joyful.
心旷神怡 (xīnkuàngshényí) is an idiom meaning 'to feel relaxed and happy'.
每到傍晚，村里的小路上就会传来孩子们嬉闹的欢声笑语。
Every evening, the sounds of children playing and laughing can be heard from the village paths.
嬉闹 (xīnào) means to frolic, to play around.
他习惯在傍晚时分独自一人在公园里散步，享受片刻的宁静。
He is accustomed to taking a walk alone in the park in the evening, enjoying a moment of tranquility.
片刻 (piànkè) means a moment, a short while.
傍晚的霞光染红了半边天，仿佛一幅流动的油画。
The evening glow dyed half the sky red, like a moving oil painting.
霞光 (xiáguāng) refers to the rosy glow of sunset or sunrise.
当傍晚的钟声响起，城市的喧嚣渐渐归于平静。
When the evening bells rang, the hustle and bustle of the city gradually settled down.
喧嚣 (xuānxiāo) means noise, clamor.
傍晚，我们围坐在篝火旁，讲述着各自的经历和梦想。
In the evening, we sat around the bonfire, sharing our experiences and dreams.
围坐 (wéizuò) means to sit in a circle.
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This sentence means 'We eat dinner in the evening.' In Chinese, the time expression often comes before the verb.
This sentence means 'He goes home in the evening.' The time word '傍晚' usually comes after the subject and before the verb.
This sentence means 'She reads books in the evening.' The time phrase '傍晚' typically precedes the verb.
The afterglow of the setting sun filled the entire park in the evening.
We plan to take a walk by the sea in the evening to enjoy the sunset.
The town is always particularly quiet in the evening, with only the gentle breeze caressing the leaves.
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你喜欢在傍晚做什么？
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描述一个你记忆中难忘的傍晚。
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傍晚时分，你通常会和谁在一起？
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