➡️📅1️⃣🌅⏰🔟⬅️

How to Say ‘Before ten o'clock next Monday morning.’ in Traditional Chinese

下星期一早上十點以前。

xià xīng qī yī zǎo shàng shí diǎn yǐ qián

[shyah xīngqíyī zǎoshang shí diǎn yǐqián]

💬 Usage Tip: Chinese time expressions go from biggest to smallest: first the week, then the day, then the part of the day, then the hour.

Phrase Breakdown

下星期一早上

xià xīng qī yī zǎo shàng

next Monday morning

This gives the day and part of day.

Example

我下星期一早上有空。

I'm free next Monday morning.

Words in this phrase

下

xià

[shyah]

next; following

Used for the time period after the current one, such as next week.

Example

我們下再找時間喝咖啡。

Let's find time later to have coffee.

星期一

xīng qī yī

[xīngqíyī]

Monday

First day of the week; 星期 means 'week' plus the number one.

Example

星期一我要上班。

I have to work on Monday.

早上

zǎo shàng

[zǎoshang]

morning

The early part of the day, before noon.

Example

我早上喝咖啡。

I drink coffee in the morning.

十點以前。

shí diǎn yǐ qián

before ten o'clock

十點 (ten o'clock) + 以前 (before). 十 is shí, with a retroflex sh.

Example

請十點以前到。

Please arrive before ten o'clock.

Words in this phrase

十點

shí diǎn

[shí diǎn]

ten o'clock

The time 10:00.

Example

商店十點開門。

The store opens at ten o'clock.

以前

yǐ qián

[yǐqián]

before

Placed after a time to mean 'before/by that time'.

Example

中午以前要付款。

Payment is due before noon.

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 Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Spent three months in Taiwan and this app was my lifeline. The tonal practice with real situations helped me sound less like a textbook and more like a person.”

Laura H., 28, Photographer

“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

“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