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PhraseHow to pronounce “Zao shang hao” (good morning)
早上好zǎo shang hǎo
Literally: early morning good.
❌ What English speakers usually say
“zow shang how” with three heavy syllables
✅ What to say instead
dzow-shang-HOW — the middle syllable is neutral and nearly swallowed
The shape of the word
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Syllable by syllable
| Syllable | Tone | Practise it |
|---|---|---|
| 早 zǎo | Third tone — low dip | zao — open drill → |
| 上 shang | Neutral tone — short and weightless | shang — open drill → |
| 好 hǎo | Third tone — low dip | hao — open drill → |
Questions people ask
How do you pronounce Zao shang hao?
Zao shang hao is 早上好, zǎo shang hǎo — dzow-shang-HOW — the middle syllable is neutral and nearly swallowed. Literally it means early morning good.
What is the most common mistake with Zao shang hao?
“zow shang how” with three heavy syllables
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