English–Chinese
“midnight” in Chinese
How to say “midnight” in Chinese
“Midnight” in Chinese is 午夜 (wǔ yè).
The quiet middle of the night around the boundary between two calendar days.
Example sentences with 午夜
他在午夜醒来。tā zài wǔ yè xǐng lái
He woke up at midnight.
Tips for using 午夜
- English midnight often suggests one exact instant, but this Chinese word can also cover the short period around that point.
Other Chinese words for “midnight”
新年钟声在零点响起。xīn nián zhōng shēng zài líng diǎn xiáng qǐ
The New Year's bells ring at midnight.