gam1 ziu1 zou2今朝早
Jyutpinggam1 ziu1 zou2
Yalegām jīu jóu
Definition
This morning.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the time period between waking up and noon. While often shortened to just 今朝, adding 早 emphasizes the early nature of the morning. It is strictly a temporal noun and cannot be used to describe the quality of the morning itself.
Examples
I ate a piece of bread this morning.
Did you see him this morning?
Related words
Common phrases
woke up this morning
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 早上 or 早晨 as direct synonyms, but those are more formal or tied to specific greetings. Using 今朝早 is the most natural way to refer to the time of day in casual conversation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
