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March 24, 2026
白天()báitiān(bai2tian1)
白天 (bái tiān) refers to the period of time during the day when there is natural light, typically from sunrise to sunset. It is commonly used to distinguish between daytime and nighttime and is often used in conversation about activities that take place during daylight hours.
Frequency#3605DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, many traditional activities and festivals are celebrated during the day, emphasizing the importance of daylight for social gatherings and cultural events.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 白 (bái), which means 'white,' representing the brightness of day, and 天 (tiān), meaning 'sky' or 'heavens.' Imagine a bright white sky during the daytime, making it easy to remember that 白天 refers to the day.
Meanings of 白天
báitiān(bai2tian1)
1daytime
2during the day
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HSK 3.0L1ElementaryYCTL2
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Quick Contrast
夜晚 (yèwǎn) vs 白天 (báitiān) — use 白天 for daytime activities, while 夜晚 refers specifically to nighttime.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of the character 白 (bái), which means 'white,' representing the brightness of day, and 天 (tiān), meaning 'sky' or 'heavens.' Imagine a bright white sky during the daytime, making it easy to remember that 白天 refers to the day.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using 白天 in contexts that specifically refer to daytime activities, such as '我白天工作' (I work during the day). Avoid confusing it with 晚上 (wǎn shàng), which means 'night' since they are opposites.
HSK Study Tips
For HSK Level 2, students should focus on using 白天 in simple sentences. It connects with other basic time-related vocabulary like 早上 (morning) and 晚上 (evening), helping learners understand the concept of different parts of the day.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, many traditional activities and festivals are celebrated during the day, emphasizing the importance of daylight for social gatherings and cultural events.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 白天 to refer to night activities, saying '我晚上去白天' (I go during the day at night), which is incorrect. Instead, they should say '我晚上去' (I go at night).
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Cultural Notes for 白天
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In Chinese culture, many traditional activities and festivals are celebrated during the day, emphasizing the importance of daylight for social gatherings and cultural events.
Frequently Asked Questions about 白天
白天 (bái tiān) simply means 'daytime,' while 白天里 (bái tiān lǐ) adds an emphasis on 'inside' or 'during' the daytime, often used in specific contexts.
Yes, 白天 refers to the entire duration of daytime, but it's more commonly used for activities occurring in the light hours.
