adj.
Late in the day, after the sun has moved past its peak. Late, delayed, or of the evening; also later, younger/generational, or recent.
晚
Late in time, nightfall, the twilight hours.
晚 describes a point on the clock that has stretched deep into darkness.
Common Usage & Traps
- 回家都很晚 — comes home very late every time
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我晚做饭我很晚才做饭晚 needs 才 or adverbs when modifying actions.
How does 太晚了 convey emotional urgency?
It indicates that standard hours have passed, raising worry that the restaurant has shuttered.
When Dazhong clocks out at 10:00 PM, thinking 太晚了 captures his despair of going to bed hungry.
Appears in Stories 2 stories
Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.
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.
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他工作很忙，天天回家都很 晚 。
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他想：“十点了，太 晚 了，那个小饭店还开吗？”
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.
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早中 晚 ，昨今明。
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