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Expressing 'dusk' with 傍晚 (bàngwǎn)
Structure
(当天) + 傍晚 + Verb Phrase
Explanation
The noun 傍晚 (bàngwǎn) means 'dusk' or 'early evening,' referring to the period of time around sunset, typically between late afternoon and nightfall. It is a common time word used to indicate when events take place, often appearing with 当天 (that day) or specific dates. In sentences, it usually functions as a time adverbial placed before the verb.
Examples
傍晚时分，公园里散步的人渐渐多了起来。
Bàngwǎn shífēn, gōngyuán lǐ sànbù de rén jiànjiàn duō le qǐlái.
In the evening, more and more people were taking walks in the park.
事故发生在当天傍晚六点左右。
Shìgù fāshēng zài dàngtiān bàngwǎn liù diǎn zuǒyòu.
The accident occurred at around 6 PM that evening.
傍晚的海边吹着凉爽的风，特别舒服。
Bàngwǎn de hǎibiān chuī zhe liángshuǎng de fēng, tèbié shūfu.
A cool breeze blows by the seaside in the evening — it's especially comfortable.