ziu1 zou2朝早
Jyutpingziu1 zou2
Yalejīu jóu
Definition
Morning; the period of time between dawn and noon.
Example
ngo5我ziu1朝zou2早luk6六dim2點hei2起san1身。
ngo5我ziu1朝zou2早luk6六dim2点hei2起san1身。
I get up at six in the morning.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers specifically to the time between waking up and noon, making it the standard way to say morning in daily life. It is more common than using the formal term 上午, which sounds slightly more administrative or written. When referring to tomorrow morning, people often say 明朝早 to be precise.
Examples
What time do you usually get up in the morning?
I drank a cup of coffee this morning before going to work.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean tomorrow, as that is a common confusion with the literary term 朝, which can mean dynasty or tomorrow in certain contexts. Always stick to using it as a time noun for the morning period.
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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.
