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How to say "Good afternoon" in Chinese

下午好

xià wǔ hǎo

Literal: "afternoon good"

Pronunciation tip: "shya woo haow"

✎Example Sentences

下午好，欢迎光临。

Xiàwǔ hǎo, huānyíng guānglín.

Good afternoon, welcome.

💡Cultural Note

Used from around noon until 6 PM.

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