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周末

zhōumò

Weekend

Beginnernoun

Definition

Saturday and Sunday, the days off work.

Example

周末你有什么计划?

What are your plans for the weekend?

Etymology

周末 (zhōumò) consists of 周 (zhōu, meaning 'week') and 末 (mò, meaning 'end'). The term specifically refers to the end of the week days, such as Saturday and Sunday.

How & Where It’s Used

周末 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, suitable for casual and semi-formal contexts. It is widely recognized and used across regions.

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