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“weekend” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhōu mò

Example

这个周末我们去看电影吧。zhè ge zhōu mò wǒ men qù kàn diàn yǐng ba

Let's go see a movie this weekend.

Illustration for 周末 (weekend)

How to say “weekend” in Chinese

“Weekend” in Chinese is 周末 (zhōu mò).

The week reaches its last days, when work gives way to rest, plans with friends, and entertainment.

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

Example sentences with 周末

这个周末我想出去玩。zhè ge zhōu mò wǒ xiǎng chū qù wán

I want to go out and have fun this weekend.

Tips for using 周末

  • A time phrase can come first in a Chinese sentence, so 这个周末 (zhège zhōumò, "this weekend") naturally sets the time before a plan or activity.

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