The sun (日) declining as daylight fades into evening. Evening or night; late, delayed, or a later time in life. Sun (日) escaping (免) over the horizon as the day closes.
晚安 only fits leaving or bedtime. To greet someone in the evening, say 晚上好.
晚 already carries 'late' and 晚上 already means 'evening' — stacking them is redundant. Just say 很晚.
For being late to something, say 我迟到了. 太晚了 just means the hour is late.
| Situation | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| You arrive 10 minutes after the meeting starts | 我迟到了 | 我晚了 |
| You glance at the clock and it's already midnight | 太晚了 | 太迟到了 |
| The train is behind schedule | 火车晚点了 | 火车迟到了 |
No. 晚安 is only 'good night' for leaving or sleeping; greet people with 晚上好.
| Moment | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting someone at 8 p.m. | 晚上好 | 晚安 |
| Leaving a party at 11 p.m. | 晚安 | 晚上好 |
| Ending a late-night WeChat chat | 晚安 | 晚上好 |
No — 晚点 means 'delayed' for transport, but 'a bit later' for casual plans.
| Context | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Flight status board | delayed | 航班晚点了 |
| Making plans with a friend | a bit later | 我们晚点再聊 |
| Train announcement | delayed | 高铁晚点20分钟 |
晚上 is general 'in the evening'; 今晚 means tonight and 昨晚 means last night.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 晚上 | in the evening (general) | 晚上我常常散步 |
| 今晚 | tonight | 今晚我们出去吃 |
| 昨晚 | last night | 昨晚我看了一部电影 |
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
他天天上午八点上班， 晚上 九点下班。
他工作很忙，天天回家都很 晚 。
晚上 ，大中去公司前边的一个小饭店吃饭。
一天 晚上 ，外边下大雨，天气非常冷。
大中有太多的工作， 晚上 十点下班。
大中想吃 晚饭 。
他想：“十点了，太 晚 了，那个小饭店还开吗？”
老先生对大中说：“我知道你天天 晚上 都来。
今天雨太大，我想你还没吃 晚饭 ，我在这儿看你来不来。”
大中吃了热热的面条，觉得今天 晚上 一点儿也不冷了。
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
天天 晚上 八点，都有一个老先生来。
一天 晚上 ，大中去七号桌子前。
他天天 晚上 九点下班，我坐在七号桌子前看他。
第二天 晚上 八点，老先生来了。
Meet Dr. Mi, a doctor and teacher at Sichuan University. This simple HSK 1 story shows his daily routine from morning to night, helping you learn time expressions and everyday activities.
休息一下儿， 晚上 七点，他吃 晚饭 。
吃了 晚饭 后，他会喝一杯普洱茶。
他 晚上 十点多睡觉。
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
昨晚 跟一个身家过亿的外贸老板同席吃饭，突然发现一个挺扎心的社交真相。
今晚 那桌饭三万二，每一口菜都是别人的试探。
晚风 吹过来。
Everyday greetings are a gateway to natural Chinese. Practice time-based hellos like “早上好” and “晚安,” learn to address teachers with the respectful “您,” and see how families skip formalities to speak warmly at home.
早上， 晚上 ，好好好！
晚上 回家 晚上好 ！
想去睡觉说 晚安 ！
Follow a day from waking at six-thirty to coming home at eight, then leap across days, months, and years. This simple story helps you practice speaking about routines and life changes with clear time words.
早中 晚 ，昨今明。
晚上 八点回到家。
Step through a full day—from morning routines to bedtime—and pick up practical phrases for telling time and talking about your own schedule with a typical Chinese rhyme.
下班五点半，回家吃 晚饭 。
This short, soothing piece is about missing someone on a rainy night. The sentences are simple and repeat often, so you can practice reading while feeling the warm emotion.
这个 晚上 ，下雨了。
Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.
他今天从上海回来， 晚上 就和我去了一个饭馆儿吃北京菜。
This simple story introduces you to a family and what each member likes to do. Learn helpful words for food and daily activities as you read about Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, and the kids.
妹妹做 晚饭 。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
在他的 晚年 ，有一位卖饼干的小人物成了他的朋友，给他带来一点意外和许多快乐。
Welcome! This short poem helps you practice the months, weekdays, and mealtimes in Chinese. Read it aloud and notice the rhythm. You already know many of these words!
下午下午茶， 晚上 吃 晚饭 。
Read this short story about people waiting in the rain for a new phone. You will practice numbers, time, and everyday vocabulary.
晚上 ，我坐出租车去大学那边的苹果商店买手机。
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