English–Chinese
“before dawn” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlíng chén
Example
他在凌晨三点离开了家。tā zài líng chén sān diǎn lí kāi le jiā
He left home at 3 a.m.
How to say “before dawn” in Chinese
“Before dawn” in Chinese is 凌晨 (líng chén).
The last dark stretch of night, when dawn is close but daylight has not begun.
Example sentences with 凌晨
航班预定在凌晨起飞，旅客需提前到达机场。háng bān yù dìng zài líng chén qǐ fēi lǚ kè xū tí qián dào dá jī chǎng
The flight is scheduled to take off before dawn, so passengers need to arrive at the airport early.
Tips for using 凌晨
- For English speakers, "early morning" often suggests a time after waking and perhaps after sunrise, but this word points to the still-dark hours before dawn.