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How to say "Good morning" in Chinese

早上好

zǎo shang hǎo

Literal: "morning good"

Pronunciation tip: "dzaow shung haow"

✎Example Sentences

早上好！今天天气不错。

Zǎoshang hǎo! Jīntiān tiānqì búcuò.

Good morning! The weather is nice today.

老师，早上好！

Lǎoshī, zǎoshang hǎo!

Teacher, good morning!

💡Cultural Note

Used until around 10 AM. Can also say 早安 (zǎo ān) for a more formal or literary feel.

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