晡 (bū) - Late afternoon & the period from 3-5 PM in the traditional

晡Tone 1

bū ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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晡 · bū

Late afternoon;

the period from 3-5 PM in the traditional Chinese timekeeping system.

Late afternoonthe period from 3-5 PM in the traditional

Usage highlights

Late afternoonAfternoon napAfternoon teaLate afternoon sunEvening and late afternoonLate afternoon meal

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 朝— morning
  • 晨— dawn, morning

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The meeting is scheduled for late afternoon (晡时).
  • He takes a nap in the late afternoon (晡睡).
  • We'll have afternoon tea (晡茶).
  • The sun sets in the late afternoon (晡夕).

Collocations

  • Late afternoon(晡时)
  • Afternoon nap(晡睡)
  • Afternoon tea(晡茶)
  • Late afternoon sun(晡日)
  • Evening and late afternoon(晡夕)
  • Late afternoon meal(晡食)

Idioms

  • From morning till late afternoon(自朝至晡)
  • Morning and late afternoon(朝晡)
  • Late afternoon and evening(晡夕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 晡 refers to the traditional Chinese time period from 3-5 PM in the 12-hour system.
  • In ancient China, the day was divided into 12 two-hour periods, with 晡 being one of them.
  • The character is primarily used in classical and literary contexts rather than modern daily conversation.

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