English–Chinese
“late at night” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshēn yè
Example
我经常在深夜工作。wǒ jīng cháng zài shēn yè gōng zuò
I often work late at night.
How to say “late at night” in Chinese
“Late at night” in Chinese is 深夜 (shēn yè).
A point late in the night, beyond the usual active hours and often near midnight.
Example sentences with 深夜
深夜里，街道非常安静。shēn yè lǐ jiē dào fēi cháng ān jìng
Late at night, the streets are very quiet.
Tips for using 深夜
- For everyday conversation, this word can make an activity sound unusually late, so schedules and arrangements usually add an exact time when timing matters.