Definition
晚餐 (wǎn cān) is the more formal or written term for 'dinner/evening meal', used on menus, invitations, and in business contexts. In everyday conversation, 晚饭 (wǎn fàn) is the common, casual alternative. Compare also with 午餐 (wǔ cān 'lunch').
noun
dinnerevening meal
Measure word · 份, 顿, 次
Examples
- 晚餐。Wǒ jīn wǎn zuò le yí dùn hǎochī de wǎn cān.I made a delicious dinner tonight.
- 晚餐。Wǒmen míngtiān wǎnshang yìqǐ chī wǎn cān ba.Let's have dinner together tomorrow evening.
- 晚餐。Māma zuò le yí fèn hǎochī de wǎn cān.Mom made a delicious dinner.
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