晚
evening; night; late; junior
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesnoun
evening; night
Refers to the time between sunset and bedtime.
I'm going to see a movie this evening.
The evening party was wonderful.
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Working from morning till night.
Good night!
I like taking walks in the evening.
adjective
late in time; later in a period
Describes time periods, seasons, or historical eras that come later.
This is late rice.
The weather is quite cool in late autumn.
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Many changes took place during the late Qing period.
Life in one's later years is very happy.
This is a work from his later period.
adjective
later than scheduled or appropriate
Indicates tardiness or being behind schedule.
It will be too late if you go at eight o'clock.
Spring came late this year.
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Sorry, I'm late.
The train is delayed.
Don't come home too late.
adjective
later generation; subsequent
Used to describe generations that come after.
He is of a younger generation than me.
The younger generation should respect their elders.
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This is the humble opinion of your junior.
Your humble student ventures to ask for instruction.
He is a junior member of the family.
pronoun
self-reference by junior to senior (in letters)
formalA humble self-reference used in formal correspondence.
Respectfully yours, your junior.
Your humble student respectfully writes.
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Your junior does not dare to accept such honor.
Your junior will remember your teachings.
This is merely your junior's humble opinion for reference only.
noun
old age; one's later years
literaryRefers to the final period of one's life.
The year draws to a close and the weather turns cold.
To lose one's integrity in old age.
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One's later years are bleak and desolate.
His life in old age was very peaceful.
To maintain moral integrity in one's later years.
noun
surname Wan
A Chinese family name.
His surname is Wan.
Hello, Mr. Wan.
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My name is Wan Ming.
This is a rare surname.
A member of the Wan clan.