午夜
wǔ yènoun★Beginner💡 midnight
general
The time around midnight, typically between 11 PM and 2 AM.
午夜的街道非常安静。
The streets were very quiet at midnight.
💡
Can also refer to the period around midnight in general, not strictly 12 AM.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
午夜 is often used to describe the time around midnight, not just the exact hour of 12 AM.
⚡Gold Rule
Time Reference
午夜 refers to the period around midnight, not a specific time.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 午 (wǔ, noon) and 夜 (yè, night), literally meaning 'noon-night' to refer to the time around midnight.
📝Usage Notes
Often used to describe activities or events happening around midnight, not strictly at 12 AM.
Word Breakdown
午
noon
root夜
night
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