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March 24, 2026
起床qǐchuáng(qi3chuang2)
起床 (qǐ chuáng) means 'to get out of bed' or 'to get up.' This action typically occurs in the morning when one wakes up and leaves their sleeping place. It is commonly used in daily conversations about routines and schedules.
Frequency#2860DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, getting up early is often associated with diligence and productivity, reflecting the value placed on hard work. Many traditional sayings encourage waking up early to seize the day.
Memory Tip
Imagine a rooster crowing at dawn, urging you to 起 (qǐ) from your bed (床, chuáng). The character 起 looks like a person standing up, while 床 represents the bed, making it easier to remember the action of getting up from it.
Meanings of 起床
qǐchuáng(qi3chuang2)
1to get out of bed
2to get up
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起床Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2860Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Quick Contrast
起床 (qǐchuáng) vs 起立 (qǐlì) — use 起床 for getting out of bed, while 起立 refers to standing up from a seated position.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a rooster crowing at dawn, urging you to 起 (qǐ) from your bed (床, chuáng). The character 起 looks like a person standing up, while 床 represents the bed, making it easier to remember the action of getting up from it.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tones when saying 起床; mispronouncing it can lead to confusion. This phrase is informal and is often used in everyday conversation; for example, you might say, '我早上七点起床' (I get up at seven in the morning).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 起床 connects well with other daily routine vocabulary, such as 吃 (to eat) and 睡觉 (to sleep). Focus on using it in context with time expressions to enhance your conversational skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, getting up early is often associated with diligence and productivity, reflecting the value placed on hard work. Many traditional sayings encourage waking up early to seize the day.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use the correct tones and may say '起床' with the wrong pronunciation. For example, saying 'qi1 chuang2' instead of 'qi3 chuang2' can lead to misunderstandings.
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Grammar Patterns of 起床
起床 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
He would often rise as soon as it was light and go into the garden.
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起床过晚或过早。
qǐ chuáng guò wǎn huò guò zǎo。
Stay in bed extra late or get up specially early.
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[谚]五更起床, 百事兴旺.
[ [] yàn ] wǔ gēng, qǐ chuáng , bǎi.
He that will thrive, must rise at five.
Cultural Notes for 起床
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, getting up early is often associated with diligence and productivity, reflecting the value placed on hard work. Many traditional sayings encourage waking up early to seize the day.
Frequently Asked Questions about 起床
You can say '我早上七点起床' (Wǒ zǎoshang qī diǎn qǐ chuáng).
While it is primarily associated with morning routines, it can technically refer to getting up at any time.
'起' means 'to rise' or 'to get up' in a general sense, while '起床' specifically means 'to get out of bed.'
