English–Chinese
“noon” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhōng wǔ
Example
我今天中午有空。wǒ jīn tiān zhōng wǔ yǒu kòng
I am free at noon today.
How to say “noon” in Chinese
“Noon” in Chinese is 中午 (zhōng wǔ).
A daytime window with the sun near its highest point, commonly linked with lunch and a brief rest.
Example sentences with 中午
我常常在中午和同事一起吃饭。wǒ cháng cháng zài zhōng wǔ hé tóng shì yì qǐ chī fàn
I often eat lunch with my coworkers at noon.
Tips for using 中午
- When a Chinese speaker names 中午 (zhōngwǔ, "noon") as an available time, the word can include the surrounding lunch break, not just the clock reading 12:00.