A1 Collocation خنثی

周末

zhōumò

Weekend

Phrase in 30 Seconds

The {周末|zhōumò} is the two-day period at the end of the week, typically Saturday and Sunday, used for rest and leisure.

  • Means: The final part of the week, specifically Saturday and Sunday.
  • Used in: Making plans, discussing rest, or asking about someone's schedule.
  • Don't confuse: {周|zhōu} (week) with {周末|zhōumò} (weekend).
Calendar + Sun + Moon = Weekend

Explanation at your level:

The word {周末|zhōumò} means Saturday and Sunday. We use it to talk about our free time.
In Chinese, {周末|zhōumò} is a noun that refers to the end of the week. It is commonly used when making plans with friends or describing your weekly schedule.
The term {周末|zhōumò} serves as a temporal marker for the two-day break at the end of the standard work week. It is essential for discussing leisure activities and social commitments in a natural, conversational manner.
Functioning as a temporal noun, {周末|zhōumò} encapsulates the cultural expectation of rest and recreation. It is frequently employed in both professional scheduling and informal social discourse to delineate the boundary between labor and personal time.
The lexical item {周末|zhōumò} functions as a deictic time reference, anchoring events to the Saturday-Sunday interval. Its usage is pervasive in modern Chinese, reflecting the structural shift toward a standardized seven-day cycle, and it carries significant sociolinguistic weight regarding work-life balance.
As a temporal noun, {周末|zhōumò} exemplifies the intersection of linguistic evolution and societal modernization. It serves as a primary signifier for the 'leisure' period, contrasting with the 'work' week. Its usage is deeply embedded in the rhythm of urban life, acting as a pivot point for social interaction and temporal organization within the Chinese-speaking world.

معنی

The period of Saturday and Sunday, typically for rest.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The weekend is often the only time for young professionals to visit family.

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Tone practice

Ensure the fourth tone on 'mo' is sharp.

معنی

The period of Saturday and Sunday, typically for rest.

💡

Tone practice

Ensure the fourth tone on 'mo' is sharp.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

我____想去公园。

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 周末

周末 fits the context of planning for the future.

🎉 امتیاز: /1

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

سوالات متداول

1 سوال

No, Friday is usually considered a weekday.

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

周一

contrast

Monday

کجا استفاده کنیم

📅

Making plans

A: 周末你有空吗？

B: 有空，我们去吃饭吧。

neutral
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Greeting

A: 周末愉快！

B: 谢谢，你也是！

neutral

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Zhou' as a 'Cycle' and 'Mo' as the 'End'. The end of the cycle is the weekend!

Visual Association

Imagine a calendar page where Saturday and Sunday are highlighted in bright yellow, representing the sun and rest.

Rhyme

周末休息好，烦恼全跑掉。

Story

Xiao Wang works hard all week. He counts the days until Friday. Finally, it is the weekend! He sleeps in and goes to the park.

Word Web

周星期休息计划放假时间

چالش

Write down your plans for this weekend in 3 Chinese sentences.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Fin de semana

None, the concept is identical.

French high

Le week-end

Chinese uses a native compound word.

German high

Wochenende

None.

Japanese high

週末 (Shūmatsu)

Pronunciation is different.

Arabic moderate

عطلة نهاية الأسبوع

Chinese is more concise.

Portuguese high

Fim de semana

None.

Korean high

주말 (Jumal)

Pronunciation is distinct.

Chinese high

周末

N/A

Easily Confused

周末 در مقابل 周

Learners confuse 'week' with 'weekend'.

Remember 'Mo' means end.

سوالات متداول (1)

No, Friday is usually considered a weekday.

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