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“dusk” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuáng hūn

Example

我们在黄昏去散步。wǒ men zài huáng hūn qù sàn bù

We go for a walk at dusk.

Illustration for 黄昏 (dusk)

How to say “dusk” in Chinese

“Dusk” in Chinese is 黄昏 (huáng hūn).

A soft band of evening light as daylight slips toward darkness.

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

Example sentences with 黄昏

城市在黄昏降临时慢慢安静下来。chéng shì zài huáng hūn jiàng lín shí màn màn ān jìng xià lái

The city slowly becomes quiet when dusk falls.

Tips for using 黄昏

  • Unlike a precise clock time, this noun describes a changing light condition, so it naturally appears when a sentence emphasizes the setting of an event.

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