中午

zhōngwǔ

noun HSK 1 #3,366

Meanings

1 noon
2 midday

Characters

Examples

HSK 1

中午我们吃饭吧。

Zhōngwǔ wǒmen chīfàn ba.

Let's eat at noon.

HSK 1

中午十二点见。

Zhōngwǔ shí'èr diǎn jiàn.

See you at twelve noon.

HSK 2

中午的时候太阳很大。

Zhōngwǔ de shíhou tàiyáng hěn dà.

The sun is strong at noon.

Tips

culture

午休 (the noon nap) is a cherished tradition in China. Many workplaces and schools have a designated lunch break for napping.

Stroke Order

中 zhōng

午 wǔ