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March 24, 2026
暮mù(mu4)
The character '暮' (mù) refers to dusk or the evening time, often associated with the transition from day to night. It can also imply an ending or conclusion, as in the closing of a day or a phase. This word is commonly used in literary contexts and can evoke a sense of tranquility or reflection.
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Cultural Note
'暮' is often used in Chinese poetry to evoke the beauty and melancholic feelings associated with the evening. The imagery of dusk plays a significant role in traditional Chinese literature, representing reflection and the passage of time.
Memory Tip
Imagine a serene sunset scene where the sky is slowly darkening, symbolizing the end of the day. The character '暮' has the radical '日' (sun) at the bottom, representing the sun setting, while the top part can resemble a person in contemplation, emphasizing the calmness of dusk.
Meanings of 暮
mù(mu4)
1dusk, evening, sunset; ending
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AI Study Notes for 暮
Quick Contrast
暮 (mù, dusk) vs 夜 (yè, night) — use 暮 when referring to the time just before nightfall, while 夜 indicates the time after sunset.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a serene sunset scene where the sky is slowly darkening, symbolizing the end of the day. The character '暮' has the radical '日' (sun) at the bottom, representing the sun setting, while the top part can resemble a person in contemplation, emphasizing the calmness of dusk.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse '暮' with '晚' (wǎn), which also means evening but can imply a later time. '暮' is generally more poetic or formal. Pay attention to the fourth tone in pronunciation to avoid misunderstandings, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with unrelated words.
HSK Study Tips
Although '暮' is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, its usage often appears in literary texts. Students should connect it with similar time-related words like '早' (zǎo - morning) and '晚' (wǎn - evening) to better understand its place in the context of daily life.
Cultural Note
'暮' is often used in Chinese poetry to evoke the beauty and melancholic feelings associated with the evening. The imagery of dusk plays a significant role in traditional Chinese literature, representing reflection and the passage of time.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce '暮' as 'mǔ' with a rising tone, which is incorrect. It's important to practice the correct fourth tone to ensure clarity in communication.
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Grammar Patterns of 暮
暮 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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灯塔的光束在渐浓的____色中清晰可见。
The lighthouse beam was quite distinct in the gathering dusk.
Example Sentences for 暮 (9)
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灯塔的光束在渐浓的暮色中清晰可见。
dēng tǎ de guāng shù zài jiàn nóng de mù sè zhōng qīng xī kě jiàn。
The lighthouse beam was quite distinct in the gathering dusk.
2
我老了，到了生命的暮年。
wǒ lǎo le， ， dào le shēng mìng de mù。
I am getting old. I am in the twilight of my life.
3
日暮.
rì mù.
The day is declining.
4
暮色渐浓，变成了漆黑一片。
mù sè jiàn nóng， ， biàn chéng le qī hēi yī。
The twilight had turned to a deep blackness.
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即使在那时;我也到了垂暮之秋, 而且还不是初秋.
jí shǐ zài nà shí; ; wǒ yě dào le chuí mù zhī, qiū , ér qiě huán bù shì.
Even then I was in the autumn of my days, nor was it the early autumn.
Twilight was closing on the diminished autumn day.
8
薄暮充满紫丁香和新翻耕的泥土的香味.
báo mù chōng mǎn zǐ dīng xiāng hé xīn fān gēng de ní tǔ de xiāng wèi.
Twilight was sweet with the smell of lilac and freshly turned earth.
9
那时苍茫的暮色,已经开始把那些山谷染成一片烟霭凄迷的图画了.
nà shí cāng máng de mù sè, , yǐ jīng kāi shǐ bǎ nà xiē shān gǔ rǎn chéng yī piàn yān ǎi qī mí de tú huà.
The evening films began to make nebulous pictures of the valleys.
Cultural Notes for 暮
🏮Cultural insight
'暮' is often used in Chinese poetry to evoke the beauty and melancholic feelings associated with the evening. The imagery of dusk plays a significant role in traditional Chinese literature, representing reflection and the passage of time.
Word Family of 暮
Words Containing This Character19
暮mùevening
朝思暮想to yearn for sth day and night (idiom)
暮色twilight
朝三暮四zhāosānmùsìindecisive
薄暮dusk
朝朝暮暮from dawn to dusk
垂暮之年old age
暮年old age
日暮sunset
迟暮past one's prime遲暮
晨钟暮鼓lit. morning bell, evening drum, symbolizing monastic practice (idiom); fig. encouragement to study or progress晨鐘暮鼓
暮霭evening mist暮靄
暮气evening mist暮氣
岁暮end of the year歲暮
朝秦暮楚serve Qin in the morning Chu in the evening (idiom); quick to switch sides
暮色苍茫the hazy dusk of twilight (idiom)暮色蒼茫
日暮途穷at a dead end日暮途窮
暮鼓晨钟the passage of time in a disciplined existence暮鼓晨鐘
暮景an evening scene
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Frequently Asked Questions about 暮
'暮' refers specifically to dusk or the evening, often with a poetic nuance, while '晚' is more general for late evening.
Yes, but it is more commonly found in literary contexts rather than casual conversation.
