No. 1,851 in Chinese
中午
"Midday" or "noon."
In a sentence
中午我通常会去吃饭。
At noon, I usually go to eat.
In this sentence, '中午' indicates the time period around noon when the speaker performs their routine lunch activities.
中午的太阳非常猛烈。
The noon sun is very intense.
Here, '中午' specifies the time when the sun is typically at its highest point and brightest in the sky.
我们中午开会讨论项目进展。
We will have a meeting at noon to discuss project progress.
In this context, '中午' sets the timing of the meeting which is planned for midday.
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