Common Meanings
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zǎo早
When the sun comes out, indicating morning or an early time; also used to mean sooner or later.
我喜欢在早晨散步。
I like to take a walk in the morning.
Early; before the expected or typical time, indicating prematurity or an action taken ahead of schedule.
她很早慧，在幼儿园时就展现出了非凡的数学天赋。
She was very precocious, showing extraordinary mathematical talent while still in kindergarten.
Earlier in time; formerly; early.
他早已习惯了这里的气候。
He has long since gotten used to the climate here.