Writing
前夕 (qián xī) — how to say "eve" in Chinese
前夕
Eve
noun
Character composition
前
before
夕
evening
Radicals / Keys
夕
Evening
#36 · xī · 3 strokes
刀
Knife
#18 · dāo · 2 strokes
Collocations
新年前夕
xīn nián qián xī
New Year's Eve
Examples
在新年前夕，我们准备庆祝活动。
On New Year's Eve, we prepare for the celebration.
节日前夕。
The eve of the holiday.
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Frequently asked questions
Eve meaning in Chinese
"eve" in Chinese is 前夕 (qián xī).
前夕 meaning in English
前夕 (qián xī) means "Eve".
How is 前夕 pronounced?
It is pronounced qián xī (written as qian xi, qianxi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "eve" in Chinese characters?
It is written 前夕: 前 has 9 strokes, 夕 has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 前夕?
前夕 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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