What is the translation of "晚安" in English?

The phrase "晚安" translates colloquially to: "Goodnight — a warm way to wish someone sweet dreams before they sleep."

What does the word "晚" mean in this context?

In this phrase, "晚" (pronounced wǎn) means: late; evening — literally 'later time,' used here to mean nighttime.

In this phrase, "安" (pronounced ān) means: peaceful; safe — often used in greetings like '平安夜' (Christmas Eve). Here, it means 'sleep well.'

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