早上
zǎoshang
Morning
早上 (zǎoshang) refers to the morning time, typically from sunrise until around noon. It's a common and neutral way to talk about this part of the day.
What does 早上 (zǎoshang) mean?
早上 (zǎoshang) means “morning” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “early on.”
When to use it
Neutral and widely used. For a greeting, you can say 早上好 (zǎoshang hǎo), meaning “good morning.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “ZAO-shung.” The first syllable has a third tone, and the second is a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 早上好zǎoshang hǎogood morning
- 上午shàngwǔmorning (before noon)
- 清晨qīngchénearly morning
Examples
我早上喜欢喝咖啡。
wǒ zǎoshang xǐhuan hē kāfēi.
I like to drink coffee in the morning.
他每天早上都跑步。
tā měitiān zǎoshang dōu pǎobù.
He runs every morning.
我们早上九点见面。
wǒmen zǎoshang jiǔ diǎn jiànmiàn.
We'll meet at nine in the morning.
Pro tip: While 早上 covers the general morning, 上午 (shàngwǔ) specifically means “before noon” and is often used for scheduled activities or time slots within the morning.
Related phrases
电话号码 · Phone number加减乘除 · Plus, minus, times, divided上午 · A.m. or before noon
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