半夜
bànyènoun★Beginner💡 midnight
informal
The middle of the night, typically around 12 AM to 3 AM.
半夜三更，整个城市都安静下来了。
At midnight, the whole city became quiet.
💡
Often used to describe the time when most people are asleep.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
半夜 is often used to describe the time when most people are asleep, so it can imply a sense of quiet or unexpected events.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '半' (half) and '夜' (night), literally meaning 'half of the night.'
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used to refer to the late-night hours when most people are asleep. Can also imply a time when unexpected or unusual events occur.
Word Breakdown
半
half
root夜
night
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