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明日 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
明日míngrìtomorrowHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #10053, Hard
míngrì(ming2ri4) T2
  1. 1tomorrow
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March 24, 2026

明日míngrì(ming2ri4)

明日 (míngrì) means 'tomorrow' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in both spoken and written language, often in contexts related to planning or discussing future events. This term carries a neutral tone and is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.

Strokes12Frequency#10053DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The concept of tomorrow is significant in Chinese culture, as it often reflects the notion of hope and new beginnings. In traditional Chinese literature, references to tomorrow symbolize optimism for the future.

Memory Tip

Think of 明 (míng) as 'bright' or 'clear', which can remind you that tomorrow (明日) brings a new day filled with light and possibilities. The character 日 (rì) means 'sun' or 'day', reinforcing the idea of a new day ahead.

Meanings of 明日

míngrì(ming2ri4)
1tomorrow
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About 明日

明日Simplified
12Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 明日

Quick Contrast

明天 (míngtiān) — use 明日 (míngrì) for a more formal or literary tone compared to the more casual 明天 (míngtiān).

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 明日 with 明天 (míngtiān), which also means 'tomorrow' but is more commonly used in everyday conversation. 明日 might be seen as more literary or formal. Be mindful of the tones, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 明日 is not explicitly listed in the HSK levels, it connects to HSK 1 vocabulary like '日' (day) and '明' (bright). Students should focus on recognizing the components of the characters and their meanings, as this can aid in memorization.

Common Mistakes

Some learners mistakenly use 明日 in casual situations where 明天 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '明日我们去' is correct, but '明天我们去' is more natural in conversation.

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Component Characters

明míngMing Dynasty (1368-1644)
HSK 18 strokes日
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日rìsun
HSK 14 strokes日
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How to say tomorrow in Chinese

“tomorrow” in Chinese is明日míngrì

明日 (míngrì) means 'tomorrow' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in both spoken and written language, often in contexts related to planning or discussing future events. This term carries a neutral tone and is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.

When to use 明日

Learners often confuse 明日 with 明天 (míngtiān), which also means 'tomorrow' but is more commonly used in everyday conversation. 明日 might be seen as more literary or formal. Be mindful of the tones, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning.

明日 or something close to it

明天 (míngtiān) — use 明日 (míngrì) for a more formal or literary tone compared to the more casual 明天 (míngtiān).

What learners get wrong

Some learners mistakenly use 明日 in casual situations where 明天 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '明日我们去' is correct, but '明天我们去' is more natural in conversation.

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日

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Frequently Asked Questions about 明日

No, 明天 (míngtiān) is more common for 'tomorrow' in everyday speech. 明日 is often used in written contexts.

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