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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.
Strokes14Radical日Frequency#21081DifficultyVery Hard
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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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.
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.
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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Phonosemantic compound. 日 represents the meaning and 莫 represents the sound. Originally written as 莫.
1The meaning half日 carries the sense.
2The sound half莫 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaysun
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
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Decomposition of 暮
IDS Structure⿱莫日
暮Full Character
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莫Mo4
top
日Ri4
bottom
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How to say dusk, evening, sunset; ending in Chinese
“dusk, evening, sunset; ending” in Chinese is暮mù
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.
When to use 暮
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.
暮 or something close to it
暮 (mù, dusk) vs 夜 (yè, night) — use 暮 when referring to the time just before nightfall, while 夜 indicates the time after sunset.
What learners get wrong
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.
5
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.
