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Understanding the noun 清晨 (qīngchén) for 'early morning'
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Time Expressions
Explanation
清晨 (qīngchén) means "early morning" and refers to the time around dawn. It combines 清 (clear/fresh) and 晨 (morning), evoking the freshness of the early hours. It is more literary than 早上 and is common in news reports and written descriptions.
Examples
清晨的空气特别清新，我喜欢出去跑步。
Qīngchén de kōngqì tèbié qīngxīn, wǒ xǐhuān chūqù pǎobù.
The early morning air is especially fresh; I like going out for a run.
每天清晨，公园里都有很多人在锻炼。
Měi tiān qīngchén, gōngyuán lǐ dōu yǒu hěn duō rén zài duànliàn.
Every morning, there are many people exercising in the park.
清晨的阳光透过窗帘照进了房间。
Qīngchén de yángguāng tòuguò chuānglián zhào jìn le fángjiān.
The morning sunlight shone into the room through the curtains.