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March 24, 2026
傍晚bàngwǎn(bang4wan3)
傍晚 refers to the time of day that is close to evening, typically when the sun is setting and the sky begins to darken. It is commonly used in contexts related to daily activities, such as family dinners or evening walks, indicating a transition from day to night.
Frequency#12839DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture,傍晚 is often a time for family gatherings or community activities, reflecting the importance of evening meals and socializing after a day’s work.
Memory Tip
Picture a 'bong' sound that resembles the setting sun behind a mountain, and 'wan' sounds like the waning light of dusk. Together, they create the image of the beautiful twilight sky just before nightfall.
Meanings of 傍晚
bàngwǎn(bang4wan3)
1in the evening
2when night falls
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About 傍晚
傍晚Simplified
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时间词time word (t.)Part of Speech
#12839Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 傍晚
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黄昏 (huánghūn) refers specifically to dusk or twilight, while 傍晚 (bàngwǎn) denotes the early evening time, often before it gets dark.
Memory Mnemonic
Picture a 'bong' sound that resembles the setting sun behind a mountain, and 'wan' sounds like the waning light of dusk. Together, they create the image of the beautiful twilight sky just before nightfall.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 傍晚 with 晚上 (wǎnshang), which refers to nighttime activities. While 傍晚 indicates the time just before night, 晚上 typically refers to activities occurring after it gets dark. It is used in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 傍晚 connects to other time-related vocabulary. Focus on using it within sentences that discuss daily routines or activities, enhancing your understanding of time expressions in Mandarin.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture,傍晚 is often a time for family gatherings or community activities, reflecting the importance of evening meals and socializing after a day’s work.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 傍晚 incorrectly with a time frame that extends too late into the evening. For example, saying '我们晚上去散步' (Let's go for a walk in the evening) is correct, but using '傍晚' here might imply a time that is too early.
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Grammar Patterns of 傍晚
傍晚 carries 5 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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战斗在____时分打响，持续了一夜。
The fighting began in the late afternoon and continued all night.
Example Sentences for 傍晚 (9)
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1
战斗在傍晚时分打响，持续了一夜。
zhàn dǒu zài bàng wǎn shí fēn dǎ xiǎng， ， chí xù le yī。
The fighting began in the late afternoon and continued all night.
2
除了偶尔一两个傍晚出来散步的人，雾蒙蒙的街上空荡荡的。
chú le ǒu ěr yī liǎng gè bàng wǎn chū lái sàn bù de rén， ， wù mēng mēng de jiē shàng kōng dàng dàng。
The foggy streets were virtually empty, except for the occasional evening stroller.
The enemy resistance thinned out as night approached.
Cultural Notes for 傍晚
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture,傍晚 is often a time for family gatherings or community activities, reflecting the importance of evening meals and socializing after a day’s work.
Frequently Asked Questions about 傍晚
Not exactly. 傍晚 specifically refers to the time just before night falls, usually around sunset, while 晚上 is used for later hours.
黄昏 (huánghūn) specifically refers to dusk or twilight, while 傍晚 denotes the time approaching evening.
