午
午
- 7th earthly branch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., noon, 5th solar month (6th June-6th July), year of the Horse
- ancient Chinese compass point: 180° (south)
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 午 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 下午好。 Good afternoon.
- 下午四點。 At four o'clock in the afternoon.
- 午餐好了。 Lunch is ready.
- 午餐送到了。 Lunch is on.
- 吃午饭了吗？ Have you finished eating your lunch?
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