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当晚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
当晚dāngwǎnthe same eveningHSK 7, unknown, rank #4390, Hard
当晚dāngwǎnon that eveningHSK 7, unknown, rank #4390, Hard
当晚dàngwǎnthe same eveningHSK 7, unknown, rank #4390, Hard
当晚dàngwǎnon that eveningHSK 7, unknown, rank #4390, Hard
dàngwǎn(dang4wan3)
primary
 T4
  1. 1the same evening
  2. 2on that evening
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March 24, 2026
当晚(當晚)dàngwǎn(dang4wan3)

当晚 refers to 'that evening' or 'the same evening,' typically used to indicate an event or action that took place on the evening of the day in question. It is commonly used in narratives or reports to specify the timing of occurrences, emphasizing immediacy.

Frequency#4390DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the evening is often a time for family gatherings and celebrations, making the use of 当晚 particularly relevant during festivals or significant events.

Memory Tip

Imagine a clock striking the hour of 'evening' (wan). The character 当 (dang) looks like a person standing under a roof, ready to go out in the evening. Together, you can picture someone preparing to enjoy that same evening.

Meanings of 当晚

dàngwǎn(dang4wan3)
primary
1the same evening
2on that evening
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About 当晚

当晚Simplified
當晚Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 当晚

Quick Contrast

当晚 (that evening) vs 当天 (that day) — use 当晚 to specify the evening, while 当天 refers to the entire day.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a clock striking the hour of 'evening' (wan). The character 当 (dang) looks like a person standing under a roof, ready to go out in the evening. Together, you can picture someone preparing to enjoy that same evening.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 当晚 with 当天 (dang1 tian1), which means 'that day.' Remember that 当晚 specifically refers to the evening context, while 当天 pertains to the whole day. It is generally informal and used in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

While 当晚 is not an HSK word, it connects well with time-related vocabulary at HSK Level 2 and 3, such as 昨天 (zuótiān - yesterday) and 今天 (jīntiān - today). Focus on using it in sentences to enhance your understanding of time references.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the evening is often a time for family gatherings and celebrations, making the use of 当晚 particularly relevant during festivals or significant events.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 当晚 to refer to mornings or afternoons, which is incorrect. For example, saying '我们当晚去上课' (We go to class that evening) should be corrected to '我们当天去上课' (We go to class that day).

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Component Characters

当dāngto act as
HSK 46 strokes⺌
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晚wǎnevening
HSK 111 strokes日
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Cultural Notes for 当晚

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the evening is often a time for family gatherings and celebrations, making the use of 当晚 particularly relevant during festivals or significant events.

Frequently Asked Questions about 当晚

Yes, 当晚 can refer to any evening, but it is most commonly used to refer to the evening of a specific day being discussed.