How to Say ‘Next time I'll leave home earlier.’ in Simplified Chinese
下次我早点出门。
xià cì wǒ zǎo diǎn chū mén
[shyah tsuh waw dzaow-dyen choo-mun]
🇨🇳 In China: Promising to do better next time is the polite way to close out a late apology. A simple "sorry" can feel incomplete without it.
Phrase Breakdown
下次
xià cì
next time
下次 (xià cì) means 'next time.' Both syllables are fourth tone, so say both with a falling pitch.
下次见！
See you next time!
Words in this phrase
下
xià
[shyah]
next
Following in time or order.
下次我们去哪里？
Where shall we go next time?
次
cì
[tsuh]
time; occasion
A measure word for occurrences or times when something happens.
我们这次住两天，这个“次”表示一回、一趟。
We’re staying two days this time; this “次” means an occasion or instance.
我早点出门。
wǒ zǎo diǎn chū mén
I'll leave home a bit earlier
早点 (zǎo diǎn) means 'a bit earlier.' 出门 (chūmén) means 'to go out' or 'leave home.' Both 我 and 早 are third tone, so 我 rises: wó zǎo.
明天早点出门吧。
Let's head out a bit earlier tomorrow.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The basic first-person pronoun in Chinese.
我常常跟邻居说早上好。
I often say good morning to my neighbor.
早点
zǎo diǎn
[dzaow-dyen]
a bit earlier; earlier
Often used in advice, meaning to do something earlier than usual.
你今天累了，早点睡吧。
You’re tired today, so go to sleep a bit earlier.
出门
chū mén
[choo-mun]
go out; be away from home
This phrase means leaving home or being out in public. It often appears in sayings about dealing with people outside.
出门在外，互相体谅一点。
When away from home, everyone should be a bit more understanding of each other.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Shanghai business dinners require real Mandarin skills. This app’s situation-based approach meant I could keep up with clients after just a month of practice.”
Ryan M., 36, Consultant
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager