Chinese · Daily Life
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.