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high noon

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

zheng4wu3 • zhèngwǔ

Meaning


Primary

high noon

Alternatives

noon, midday

Mnemonic


If it is not only 午 noon, but the exact middle of the day, it is more 正 correct to refer to that time as 正午 high noon instead.

Usage


正午 的 街上 没有 人。

There is no one on the street at high noon.

钟声 在 正午 响起。

The bell rings at high noon.

比赛 在 正午 开始。

The match begins at high noon.

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