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“early morning” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīng chén

Example

我清晨去跑步。wǒ qīng chén qù pǎo bù

I go running early in the morning.

Illustration for 清晨 (early morning)

How to say “early morning” in Chinese

“Early morning” in Chinese is 清晨 (qīng chén).

The quiet, pale part of the morning just after daylight begins.

Full entry for 清晨: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 清晨

清晨的阳光照在窗台上。qīng chén de yáng guāng zhào zài chuāng tái shàng

Early-morning sunlight shines on the windowsill.

Tips for using 清晨

  • This word suits descriptions of a peaceful early-day scene, while ordinary conversation often uses a simpler expression for morning.

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