Wanshang refers to the period between sunset and the time one goes to sleep.
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- Refers to the time from sunset to bedtime.
- Commonly used to schedule evening activities.
- Essential basic vocabulary for daily time expressions.
Overview
- 1概览：晚上（wǎnshang）是中文里非常基础的时间词，涵盖了从傍晚到入睡前的时间范围。在A1级别，它是学习者必须掌握的时间表达之一。2) 用法：它通常作名词使用，可以放在句首表示时间状语，例如“晚上我想看书”。也可以跟在时间词后面，如“今天晚上”。3) 常见语境：它常用于问候（晚上好）、安排活动（晚上去吃饭）或描述作息（晚上十点睡觉）。4) 近义词辨析：与“夜里”相比，“晚上”的语境更广，包含傍晚到深夜；“夜里”则更偏向于深夜，即人们通常入睡后的时间段。与“傍晚”相比，“傍晚”特指太阳刚落山时，而“晚上”的时间跨度更长。
Examples
我晚上有空。
everydayI am free in the evening.
晚上好，请问您预订了吗？
formalGood evening, have you made a reservation?
今晚去不去唱歌？
informalAre you going to karaoke tonight?
该研究在晚上进行。
academicThe study is conducted in the evening.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
晚上见
See you in the evening
晚上工作
Work in the evening
Often Confused With
Refers specifically to late night hours, often after midnight. Use '晚上' for the earlier evening period.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '晚上' for neutral, everyday communication. It is appropriate for both formal and informal settings. Avoid using it for the very late hours of the night.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often use '晚上' to refer to the entire night. Remember it specifically means the period before bedtime. Ensure correct word order by placing it near the verb or at the start of the sentence.
Tips
Use it as a time adverb
Place '晚上' at the beginning of your sentence to set the time frame for your actions.
Don't confuse with 'night' late hours
Avoid using '晚上' for very late hours after midnight; use '半夜' or '凌晨' instead.
Evening social culture
In China, '晚上' is the most common time for family dinners and social gatherings.
Word Origin
The character '晚' contains '日' (sun) and '免' (to avoid/disappear), implying the time when the sun disappears.
Cultural Context
Evening in China is the peak time for social life, including street food, park dancing, and family gatherings. It is considered the most relaxed part of the day.
Memory Tip
Visualize the sun setting (晚) and the moon rising. Think of '晚上' as the time when the stars come out to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“晚上”涵盖的时间段较早，通常指吃饭到睡觉前。而“夜里”通常指深夜，即人们已经休息后的时间。
它可以放在主语前，也可以放在主语后，通常作为时间状语使用。例如“晚上我回家”或“我晚上回家”。
在晚上见面时，可以说“晚上好”。这是一种通用的礼貌问候方式。
可以，例如“晚上八点”。这能更精确地表达时间点。
Test Yourself
我___想去看电影。
电影通常在晚上播放，符合语境。
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Summary
Wanshang refers to the period between sunset and the time one goes to sleep.
- Refers to the time from sunset to bedtime.
- Commonly used to schedule evening activities.
- Essential basic vocabulary for daily time expressions.
Use it as a time adverb
Place '晚上' at the beginning of your sentence to set the time frame for your actions.
Don't confuse with 'night' late hours
Avoid using '晚上' for very late hours after midnight; use '半夜' or '凌晨' instead.
Evening social culture
In China, '晚上' is the most common time for family dinners and social gatherings.
Examples
4 of 4我晚上有空。
I am free in the evening.
晚上好，请问您预订了吗？
Good evening, have you made a reservation?
今晚去不去唱歌？
Are you going to karaoke tonight?
该研究在晚上进行。
The study is conducted in the evening.
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