soeng6 zau3上晝上昼
Jyutpingsoeng6 zau3
Yaleseuhng jau
Definition
Morning; the period of time between sunrise and noon.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the time from sunrise until noon, making it the standard way to say morning in daily life. Unlike the more formal 早晨 which is often used as a greeting, this is a noun used to describe a duration or a specific time slot. It is frequently paired with 呢個 or 嗰個 to specify which morning is being discussed.
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go3個goExamples
Do you have time tomorrow morning?
I have been working here all morning.
Related words
Common phrases
nine o'clock in the morning
the whole morning
Common mistake
Avoid using 早晨 to refer to a duration of time, as it is almost exclusively a greeting. If you want to talk about the time period before noon, always use 上晝.
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Grammar guides
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