今宵 (jīn xiāo) — (literary) tonight
Definition
Literary/classical word for 'tonight,' used in poetry, song lyrics, and elegant writing rather than everyday speech.
noun
(literary) tonight
Examples
- 今宵，。jīn xiāo Yuè míng rú shuǐ, shì hé sàn bù.The moon is bright as water tonight, perfect for a stroll.
- 今宵，。Bù zhī jīn xiāo guò hòu, hé shí cái néng zài jiàn.I don't know when we'll meet again after tonight.
- 今宵，。jīn xiāo Lí bié, qiě jìn yì bēi jiǔ.Farewell tonight, let's finish a cup of wine.
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