English–Chinese

“daytime” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbái tiān

Example

白天我们去公园。bái tiān wǒ men qù gōng yuán

We go to the park during the day.

Illustration for 白天 (daytime)

How to say “daytime” in Chinese

“Daytime” in Chinese is 白天 (bái tiān).

The sunlit part of a day, set apart from the hours of darkness.

Full entry for 白天: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 白天

教室里白天很安静。jiào shì lǐ bái tiān hěn ān jìng

The classroom is very quiet in the daytime.

Tips for using 白天

  • English day can mean a full twenty-four hours, but this Chinese word covers only the hours with natural light.

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