This is the 2746th most frequent Chinese word.
午夜
Midnight.
午夜 here refers to the specific time period of midnight.
我今天午夜才睡着。
I only fell asleep at midnight today.
午夜 here emphasizes the atmospheric characteristics associated with this time.
午夜时分,城市显得格外寂静。
At midnight, the city appears exceptionally quiet.
午夜 in this sentence illustrates the time preference for experiencing a specific emotional state or setting.