上旬

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Character Breakdown

"上旬" refers to the first ten days of a month. It is a common time expression used in both spoken and written Chinese to specify a period at the beginning of a month.

Usage

  • Used to indicate timing within a month, often contrasted with "中旬" (middle ten days) and "下旬" (last ten days).
  • Common in scheduling, planning, and describing events.

Common Collocations

This term is formal and neutral, suitable for business, news, and daily conversation.

Example Sentences

We plan to depart in the first ten days of March.

The weather in the early part of the month is usually cooler.

Salaries are generally paid in the early part of each month.