🇬🇧🇨🇳 afternoon - 下午 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "afternoon" ("下午"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Afternoon is the time of day after lunchtime, when the sun is still up but it’s not evening yet—people are usually done with morning chores and are playing, studying, or relaxing before dinner.
The cat spends the whole afternoon deciding which chair is best for ignoring us from.
I did so much running in the afternoon that my legs officially filed a complaint with my brain.
By the afternoon, my hair looks like it has fought three tornadoes and lost all of them.
Our teacher says the afternoon is for serious learning, but my stomach says it’s for serious snacking.
In many places, people take a nap called a siesta in the afternoon, which means the whole town agrees it’s legally nap o’clock.
A child walks to the park in the afternoon. The afternoon sun is warm and the child plays on the grass. In the afternoon the child drinks cold juice and sits on a bench. The afternoon birds sing and the child takes a small nap. As the afternoon ends, the sun goes down and the child goes home happy.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
Expanding your English vocabulary is one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, spelling, and confidence in English. Watch the video above to memorize the word, understand its meaning, and see example sentences in action. Discover related words to grow your vocabulary naturally. Add words to your playlist for stress-free, effective learning—anytime, anywhere! Watch, learn, repeat.
