Meaning and Usage
"夜宵" refers to food eaten late at night, typically after dinner and before going to bed. It is often a light snack rather than a full meal.
Common Contexts
People usually have 夜宵 when they stay up late studying, working, or socializing. It can be homemade or bought from street vendors or restaurants.
Typical Collocations
Usage Notes
夜宵 implies a casual, informal meal and is often associated with social or work-related late nights. It differs from 正餐 (main meals) and 点心 (snacks eaten during the day). Avoid confusing 夜宵 with 宵夜, which is a variant but less common in Mainland China.