Definition
早晨 (zǎo chen) refers to the early morning period, roughly from dawn to around 8 a.m. It's more specific than 早上 (zǎo shang), which covers a broader 'morning' window, and is less formal than 清晨 (qīng chén), which is more literary. Use 早晨 for the early part of the morning, especially when talking about fresh air or sunrise.
noun
early morning
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 早晨。zǎo chen de kōngqì hěn xīnxiān.The morning air is very fresh.
- 早晨。Wǒ zǎo chen xǐhuān pǎobù.I like to go running in the morning.
- 早晨。Tā měitiān zǎo chen qī diǎn qù shàngbān.He goes to work at seven every morning.
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