晩春

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 晩春 combines 晩, indicating lateness, with 春, meaning spring.
• Basic usage: It is a seasonal expression for describing scenery or travel as spring draws to a close.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• End of a season and end of a day
  • In 晩春, 晩 refers to the late part of spring. It does not refer to an evening within a spring day.
• Contrast with 初春
  • 初春 refers to early spring, while 晩春 refers to late spring.