archaic
technical

Meaning of

晡 means the shen hour (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.). Pronounced bū.

  • the shen hour (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

děng
yuē
shí
zài
chá
lóu
xiāng
jiàn
 

We agreed to meet at the teahouse during the shen hour.

zhōng
cháng
 "
 "
zhǐ
dài
bàng
wǎn
qián
de
shí
duàn
 

Ancient texts often use "bū" to refer to the period just before evening.

ér
zuò
 
luò
ér
 

Work until the shen hour, rest after sunset.