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夜间

yè jiān

HSK 5

Meaning

  • nighttime
  • evening or night (e.g. classes)

Definition

夜间是指从黄昏到黎明的时间段，即夜晚。

Nighttime refers to the period from dusk to dawn, i.e., the night.

Usage

用于描述发生在夜晚或与夜晚相关的事物、活动或状态。

Used to describe things, activities, or states that occur at night or are related to the night.

Examples

  • 1 夜间行车要特别小心，确保安全。 (Driving at night requires extra caution to ensure safety.)
  • 2 这座城市在夜间变得非常热闹。 (The city becomes very lively at night.)
  • 3 夜间温度较低，记得多穿衣服。 (The temperature is lower at night, remember to wear more clothes.)
  • 4 他习惯在夜间工作，白天休息。 (He is used to working at night and resting during the day.)
  • 5 夜间巡逻是保安人员的职责之一。 (Night patrol is one of the duties of security personnel.)

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