A1 Proverb Neutral

早睡早起身体好

zaoshui zaoqi shenti hao

Early to bed, early to rise, good health.

Meaning

Advises that sleeping and waking early contributes to good physical health.

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Cultural Background

It is a fundamental health proverb taught in schools. Similar values of discipline and health are shared across the region. Despite the '996' work culture, this proverb remains a popular ideal. TCM emphasizes the importance of sleep during specific hours for organ health.

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Rhythm

Try to say it with a steady beat: zǎo-shuì-zǎo-qǐ-shēn-tǐ-hǎo.

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Usage

Use it to show you care about someone's well-being.

Meaning

Advises that sleeping and waking early contributes to good physical health.

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Rhythm

Try to say it with a steady beat: zǎo-shuì-zǎo-qǐ-shēn-tǐ-hǎo.

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Usage

Use it to show you care about someone's well-being.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing part of the proverb.

早睡早起______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 身体好

The proverb is '早睡早起身体好'.

Which of these is the correct proverb?

Choose the correct one:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 早睡早起身体好

The order of the proverb is fixed.

When should you use this phrase?

A friend is always tired. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 早睡早起身体好

It is a helpful, encouraging piece of advice.

🎉 Score: /3

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

3 exercises
Fill in the missing part of the proverb. Fill Blank A1

早睡早起______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 身体好

The proverb is '早睡早起身体好'.

Which of these is the correct proverb? Choose A1

Choose the correct one:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 早睡早起身体好

The order of the proverb is fixed.

When should you use this phrase? situation_matching A2

A friend is always tired. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 早睡早起身体好

It is a helpful, encouraging piece of advice.

🎉 Score: /3

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

It is a proverb, so it is a general truth, not a strict medical rule.

Yes, it is appropriate for all ages.

Related Phrases

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日出而作,日落而息

similar

Work at sunrise, rest at sunset.

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生活规律

builds on

Regular lifestyle.

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养生之道

specialized form

The way of health preservation.

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熬夜

contrast

To stay up late.

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