English–Chinese
“night market” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyè shì
Example
我喜欢去夜市吃小吃。wǒ xǐ huān qù yè shì chī xiǎo chī
I like going to the night market to eat snacks.
How to say “night market” in Chinese
“Night market” in Chinese is 夜市 (yè shì).
A night-time cluster of stalls where local food and small goods create a busy social marketplace.
Example sentences with 夜市
夜市经济为当地带来游客和就业机会。yè shì jīng jì wèi dāng dì dài lái yóu kè hé jiù yè jī huì
The night market economy brings tourists and job opportunities to the local area.
Tips for using 夜市
- English speakers may picture a permanent retail district, but this Chinese noun commonly covers both temporary stalls and semi-permanent market areas.