宵
night; surname
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
night
literaryRefers to the night. Often used in formal or literary compounds like 元宵 (Lantern Festival), 通宵 (all night), or 春宵 (spring night).
We chatted all night last night until daybreak.
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival.
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This convenience store is open all night.
A spring night is worth a thousand gold; we must cherish our time.
Where will I sober up tonight? By the riverbank, amidst willows, the morning breeze and the waning moon.
noun
a surname
neutralUsed as a Chinese surname. It is a relatively rare surname compared to the homophone 萧 (Xiāo).
There is a student in the teacher's class with the surname Xiao.
Hello, I am Mr. Xiao, and this is my business card.
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This surname is very rare; do you know anyone named Xiao?
Please fill in your surname on the form; if it is Xiao, please mark it specifically.
The Xiao family is an ancient clan in the local area.