{"id":11912,"date":"2024-03-07T17:30:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T17:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/sin-categorizar\/good-morning-in-chinese-the-ultimate-guide-to-traveling-to-china\/"},"modified":"2025-07-25T17:29:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T17:29:43","slug":"good-morning-in-chinese-the-ultimate-guide-to-traveling-to-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/en\/chinese\/good-morning-in-chinese-the-ultimate-guide-to-traveling-to-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Morning in Chinese: The Ultimate Guide to Traveling to China"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Would you like to travel to China and be able to greet the locals in their language? Do you want to learn some basic Chinese phrases to break the ice and make a good impression? Then this article is for you. We will teach you how to say good morning in Chinese and other forms of greeting that will be very useful on your trip. In addition, we will give you some tips to learn Chinese in an easy and fun way with Hanyu Chinese School, the best online Mandarin Chinese school.    <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to say good morning in Chinese<\/h2>\n\n<p>In Chinese, there are several ways to say good morning, depending on the time of day, the degree of formality, and the context. Here are the most common ones: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u65e9\u4e0a\u597d<\/strong> (z\u01ceo sh\u00e0ng h\u01ceo): This is the most standard way to say good morning in Chinese. It is used from sunrise to noon, and literally means \"early up, good.\"   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u65e9\u5b89<\/strong> (z\u01ceo \u0101n): This is a more polite and elegant way to say good morning in Chinese. It is mostly used in <a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Isla_de_Taiw%C3%A1n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Taiwan<\/a> and Hong Kong, and means \"quiet morning.\"  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u65e9<\/strong> (z\u01ceo): This is a shortened and casual way of saying good morning in Chinese. It is used among friends, family, or acquaintances, and simply means \"morning or early.\" <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u4e0a\u5348\u597d<\/strong> (sh\u00e0ngw\u01d4 h\u01ceo): This is another way of saying good morning in Chinese, which is used to represent the morning before noon. It means \"above noon well\".   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The difference between \u65e9\u4e0a\u597d and \u4e0a\u5348\u597d<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>\u65e9\u4e0a\u597d<\/strong> (z\u01ceo sh\u00e0ng h\u01ceo) and <strong>\u4e0a\u5348\u597d<\/strong> (sh\u00e0ngw\u01d4 h\u01ceo) are two ways of saying good morning in Chinese, but they have different uses depending on the time of day. \u65e9\u4e0a\u597d (z\u01ceo sh\u00e0ng h\u01ceo) is used from dawn, after 00:01 hs until the early hours of the morning, approximately 6 am, and means \"early up, good\".   <\/p>\n\n<p>While \u4e0a\u5348\u597d (sh\u00e0ngw\u01d4 h\u01ceo) is used more to represent mid-morning, from 6 am to 11:59 am, and means \"above noon well\". Therefore, \u65e9\u4e0a\u597d (z\u01ceo sh\u00e0ng h\u01ceo) refers to an earlier part of the morning, which includes the early morning as well, while \u4e0a\u5348\u597d (sh\u00e0ngw\u01d4 h\u01ceo) refers to a later part of the morning. Both forms are polite and formal, and can be used with anyone.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greetings in Chinese according to the time<\/h2>\n\n<p>It is interesting to know that in relation to time in the course of the day, the Chinese count it from top to bottom, like the system of a digital calendar, and we see how the line goes down as the hours go by. Look at the image: <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"346\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1.png\" alt=\"It is interesting to know that in relation to time in the course of the day, the Chinese count it from top to bottom, like the system of a digital calendar, and we see how the line goes down as the hours go by. Look at the image: \" class=\"wp-image-6961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1.png 346w, https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/image-1-206x300.png 206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 48vw, (max-width: 1024px) 61vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>With this system in mind, we can see how they put together greetings for the day. Check out the following examples:   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u65e9\u4e0a\u597d<\/strong> (z\u01ceo sh\u00e0ng h\u01ceo) &gt; 00:01 to 6:00 hs approx.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Literal meaning: early, up well) (Meaning in Spanish: Good day, very early in the morning, includes what we also know as madrugada)<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u4e0a\u5348\u597d<\/strong> (sh\u00e0ng w\u01d4 h\u01ceo) &gt; 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 a.m.  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Literal meaning: up, noon, good) (Meaning in English: Good day, good morning)<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u4e2d\u5348\u597d<\/strong> (zh\u014dng w\u01d4 h\u01ceo) &gt; 12:00  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Literal meaning: center, noon, good) (Meaning in English: Good noon)<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u4e0b\u5348\u597d<\/strong> (xi\u00e0 w\u01d4 h\u01ceo) &gt; 12:01 to 18:00 hs  \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Literal meaning: down, noon, good) (Meaning in English: Good afternoon)<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u665a\u4e0a\u597d<\/strong> (w\u01cen sh\u00e0ng h\u01ceo) &gt; 6 pm to 11:59 pm\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Literal meaning: night, up, good) (Meaning in English: Good night)<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u534a\u591c\u597d<\/strong> (b\u00e0n y\u00e8 h\u01ceo) &gt; 00:00 hs\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Literal meaning: half, night, good) (Meaning in English: Good midnight)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other forms of greetings in Chinese<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/buenos-dias-en-chino-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman waving\" class=\"wp-image-11206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/buenos-dias-en-chino-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/buenos-dias-en-chino-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/buenos-dias-en-chino-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/buenos-dias-en-chino-2-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/buenos-dias-en-chino-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 48vw, (max-width: 1024px) 61vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>In addition to saying good morning, there are other forms of greeting in Chinese that can help you start a conversation or show interest in the other person. Here are some of the most frequent: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u4f60\u597d <\/strong>(n\u01d0 h\u01ceo): This is the most universal way to say hello in Chinese. It can be used at any time of the day and with anyone. It literally means \"you good\" or \"your good.\"  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u60a8\u597d <\/strong>(n\u00edn h\u01ceo): This is a more respectful and formal way of saying hello in Chinese. It is used when talking to older people, superiors or strangers. It literally means \"you good\" or \"you good.\"  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u4f60\u597d\u5417<\/strong> (n\u01d0 h\u01ceo ma): This is a way of asking how you are in Chinese. It is used as a form of courtesy or concern for the well-being of the other person. It means \"your good?\".  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u4f60\u5403\u4e86\u5417<\/strong> (n\u01d0 ch\u012b le ma): This is a very typical way of greeting in Chinese, especially among friends or family. It is used as a way to show interest in the other person's everyday life. It means \"have you eaten?\".  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u597d\u4e45\u4e0d\u89c1<\/strong> (h\u01ceo ji\u01d4 b\u00f9 ji\u00e0n): This is a way of greeting in Chinese when you haven't seen someone in a long time. It is used as a way to express joy at the reunion or to apologize for the absence. It means \"good weather not to see\"  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Don't miss our article <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hanyuchineseschool.com\/chino\/hola-en-chino\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6850\">10 ways to greet in Chinese<\/a>. You will find it interesting. <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Learn Chinese with Hanyu Chinese School<\/h2>\n\n<p>If you liked this article and want to learn more Chinese, we recommend you visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanyuchineseschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hanyu Chinese School<\/a>, the best online Mandarin Chinese school. At Hanyu Chinese School you will be able to: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn Chinese with native and qualified teachers, who adapt to your level and your goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the time and place that suits you best, as classes are online and flexible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy a dynamic and personalized teaching method, based on communication and culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access a wide variety of resources and activities, such as videos, audios, games, exercises, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the Hanyu Chinese School app (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanyuchineseschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download the Hanyu app here<\/a>), so you can practice and learn Chinese anytime, anywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Don't miss our videos on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@hanyutrainlang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a>. Every week we upload a new one. Here is one below:  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Curso de chino |  Hoy, ayer y man\u0303ana  | #shorts\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qh4zCtc5xQ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p>Are you more of a podcaster? Do not worry. We have many podcasts for you to continue learning Chinese and improving your listening skills. We leave you one for you to listen to:   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/5xehBWOdhb6GU58d0WxRWw?si=9YoGS8z7SuqUjm6D6WU_BQ\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/campus.hanyuchineseschool.com\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All podcasts here<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>Don't hesitate any longer and start your adventure with Chinese today. With<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hanyuchineseschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Hanyu Chinese School<\/a>, learning Chinese will be easy and fun. We are waiting for you!  <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to say good morning in Chinese and other useful greetings for traveling to China. 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