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    Referring to the second half with 下半 (xiàbàn)

    Sequence & Order
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    下半 + Noun

    Explanation

    The term 下半 (xiàbàn) means "second half" or "lower half." It combines 下 (lower/next) and 半 (half) to indicate the latter portion of something. It commonly appears in phrases like 下半场 (second half of a game) and 下半年 (second half of the year).

    Examples

    • 比赛的下半场比上半场精彩多了。

      bǐsài de xià bànchǎng bǐ shàng bànchǎng jīngcǎi duō le.

      The second half of the match was much more exciting than the first half.

    • 公司计划在下半年推出新产品。

      gōngsī jìhuà zài xià bànnián tuīchū xīn chǎnpǐn.

      The company plans to launch new products in the second half of the year.

    • 下半场刚开始，主队就进了一个球。

      xià bànchǎng gāng kāishǐ, zhǔduì jiù jìn le yī gè qiú.

      As soon as the second half started, the home team scored a goal.

    Often Confused With

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