Meaning of 五更
五更 means the traditional five night watches (system dividing the night from dusk to dawn into five periods); the fifth watch (approximately 3:00–5:00 AM); early dawn. Pronounced wǔ gēng.
- the traditional five night watches (system dividing the night from dusk to dawn into five periods)
- the fifth watch (approximately 3:00–5:00 AM); early dawn
Definitions & Examples
Gǔ古
dài代
bǎ把
yī一
yè夜
fēn分
wéi为
wǔ五
gēng更
，
měi每
gēng更
yuē约
liǎng两
xiǎo小
shí时
。
In ancient times, a night was divided into five watches, each lasting about two hours.
Xún巡
yè夜
de的
gēng更
fu夫
měi每
gēng更
dōu都
yào要
qiāo敲
luó锣
bào报
shí时
。
The watchmen on patrol had to strike the gong to announce the time every watch.
Sān三
gēng更
shì是
shēn深
yè夜
，
wǔ五
gēng更
shí时
tiān天
kuài快
liàng亮
le了
。
The third watch is the dead of night, while by the fifth watch, dawn is approaching.