How to Say ‘Good morning’ in Simplified Chinese
早上好
zǎo shàng hǎo
[dzaow-shahng haow]
💬 Usage Tip: The time of day comes first, then 好; this is the reverse of English word order.
Phrase Breakdown
早上
zǎo shàng
[dzaow-shahng]
morning
A common word for the morning time, often used in greetings.
我早上会跟邻居打招呼。
I greet my neighbor in the morning.
好
hǎo
[haow]
good
An adjective to describe something positive or satisfactory.
今天很不错，你好！
Today is nice, hello!
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