zǎo​qǐ​de​niǎo​r​yǒu​chóng​chī

the early bird catches the worm

  1. to get up early
    To wake up and get out of bed early in the morning
  2. de particle
    [possessive/attributive]
    Connects a describing word or phrase to the noun it describes; also used to indicate a possessive relationship.
  3. bird
    bird; birdie
  4. there is
    there is; there are; to exist; to occur or happen
  5. insect
    lower form of animal life, including insects, larvae, worms, and similar creatures
  6. to eat
    to eat; to chew and swallow; to dine at (a restaurant etc.); also includes consuming liquids such as drinking tea or soup