How to Say ‘Afternoon’ in Traditional Chinese
午安
wǔ ān
[wǔ'ān]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 午安 (wǔ ān) means "good afternoon". It's more common in Taiwan than in mainland China, and you'll hear it from shop clerks and in offices after lunchtime. 早安 (zǎo ān) means "good morning" and works the same way earlier in the day.
Phrase Breakdown
午安
wǔ ān
[wǔ'ān]
good afternoon
A greeting used around midday and in the afternoon; literally 'noon peace'.
老師，午安！
Good afternoon, teacher!
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