zou2 maan5早晚
Jyutpingzou2 maan5
Yalejóu máahn
Definition
Morning and evening, or day and night.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of morning and evening, this term is frequently used to imply sooner or later or eventually. It carries a sense of inevitability when describing future events. It is a versatile adverb that fits naturally into both daily routines and predictions about life.
Examples
He exercises every morning and evening, he is very diligent.
Sooner or later, you will have to face this problem.
Related words
Common phrases
have to do something sooner or later
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 朝早, which strictly refers to the morning time. Using 早晚 to mean just morning is incorrect as it always implies both ends of the day or a sense of eventual timing.
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