How to Say ‘Morning’ in Simplified Chinese
早上
zǎo shàng
[dzaow-shahng]
💬 Usage Tip: [早上] means "morning," usually from early morning until around noon. It often appears in greetings like [早上好].
🇨🇳 In China: In daily life, people may simply say [早] to acquaintances in the morning—it feels quick, friendly, and very natural.
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.
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