No. 2,746 in Chinese
午夜
Midnight.
In a sentence
我今天午夜才睡着。
I only fell asleep at midnight today.
午夜 here refers to the specific time period of midnight.
午夜时分，城市显得格外寂静。
At midnight, the city appears exceptionally quiet.
午夜 here emphasizes the atmospheric characteristics associated with this time.
她喜欢在午夜时分散步，感受夜晚的宁静。
She likes to take walks at midnight to enjoy the tranquility of the night.
午夜 in this sentence illustrates the time preference for experiencing a specific emotional state or setting.
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