Usage note
周末是用来描述休息日的词汇，通常指周六和周日。
zhōu mò shì yòng lái miáo hu xiū xī rì de cí huà, tōng cháng zhǐ jiù hé zhōu rì.
周末 is a term used to describe days off, usually referring to Saturday and Sunday.
Context note
这个词汇常用于描述家庭活动、休息和娱乐。
zhège cí huà cháng yòng lái miáo hu jiā tíng huó dòng、xiū xī hé yú lè.
This term is often used to describe family activities, rest, and entertainment.
5 examples
我们通常在周末去公园。
wǒ men tōng cháng zài zhōu mò qù gōng yuán。
We usually go to the park on weekends.
妈妈喜欢在周末做饭。
mā ma xǐ huan zài zhōu mò zuò fàn。
Mom likes to cook on weekends.
周末天气好，适合外出游玩。
zhōu mò tiān qì hǎo， shì hé wài chū yóu wán。
The weather is nice on weekends, suitable for going out and playing.
我们计划在周末去海边度假。
wǒ men jì huà zài zhōu mò qù hǎi biān dù jià。
We plan to go on a beach holiday this weekend.
朋友约我们在周末见面。
péng yǒu yuē wǒ men zài zhōu mò jiàn miàn。
Friends have arranged to meet us on the weekend.
5 mini stories
小明喜欢在周末和朋友们踢足球。他觉得这很放松。
xiǎo míng xǐ huan zài zhōu mò hé péng yǒu men tī zú qiú。 tā jué de zhè hěn fàng sōng。
Xiaoming likes to play football with friends on weekends. He finds this very relaxing.
妈妈总是安排我们在周末做一些家务，比如洗衣服。
mā ma zǒng shì ān pái wǒ men zài zhōu mò zuò yì xiē jiā wù， bǐ rú xǐ yī fu。
Mom always arranges for us to do some housework on weekends, like washing clothes.
爸爸说他会在周末带我们去爬山。他说这能锻炼身体。
bà ba shuō tā huì zài zhōu mò dài wǒ men qù pá shān。 tā shuō zhè néng duàn liàn shēn tǐ。
Dad says he will take us hiking on weekends. He says this can exercise the body.
姐姐喜欢在周末看一些有趣的电影。她觉得这样可以放松一下。
jiě jie xǐ huān zài zhōu mò kàn yì xiē yǒu qù de diàn yǐng。 tā jué de zhè yàng kě yǐ fàng sōng yí xià。
Sister likes to watch some interesting movies on weekends. She finds this a way to relax.
爷爷奶奶会在周末带我们去逛市场，买些新鲜的水果和蔬菜。
yé ye nǎi nǎi huì zài zhōu mò dài wǒ men qù guàng shì chǎng， mǎi xiē xīn xiān de shuǐ guǒ hé shū cài。
Grandpa and grandma will take us to the market on weekends, buying fresh fruits and vegetables.
Mini dialogue
周末计划
A
周末你想做什么？
Zhōumò nǐ xiǎng zuò shénme?
What do you want to do on the weekend?
B
周末我想去公园画画。
Zhōumò wǒ xiǎng qù gōngyuán huà huà.
On the weekend, I want to go to the park to draw.
分享趣事
A
你周末过得开心吗？
Nǐ zhōumò guò de kāixīn ma?
Did you have a happy weekend?
B
很开心！周末我和爸爸去钓鱼了。
Hěn kāixīn! Zhōumò wǒ hé bàba qù diàoyú le.
Very happy! On the weekend, I went fishing with my dad.
Related words and contrasts
related
周六
zhōuliù
Saturday
周六 is part of the weekend.
related
周日
zhōurì
Sunday
周日 is also part of the weekend.
opposite
工作日
gōngzuò rì
weekday; workday
周末 is the weekend; 工作日 are the working days.