"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.