Chinese · Greetings & Phrases
早上好
Zǎoshang hǎo
Good morning
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A polite morning greeting used before noon.
Example
早上好！你睡得好吗？
Good morning! Did you sleep well?
Etymology
'早上好' (Zǎoshang hǎo) literally translates to 'good morning,' where '早上' (zǎoshang) means 'morning' and '好' (hǎo) means 'good.' This phrase is derived from the general use of '好' to inquire about someone's state in the morning hours.
How & Where It’s Used
'早上好' is used primarily in the morning, suitable for both formal and informal scenarios. It is commonly spoken and written among Mandarin speakers.