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“may” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwǔ yuè

Example

五月的花开了。wǔ yuè de huā kāi le

May's flowers bloomed.

Illustration for 五月 (may)

How to say “may” in Chinese

“May” in Chinese is 五月 (wǔ yuè).

The yearly calendar period that follows April and comes before June.

Full entry for 五月: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 五月

学校在五月假期有安排活动。xué xiào zài wǔ yuè jià qī yǒu ān pái huó dòng

The school has activities planned during the May holiday.

Tips for using 五月

  • For a month as a time span, 在五月份 (zài wǔyuèfèn, "in May") is a useful everyday pattern, while dates still place the day after the month.

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