Definition
及早 (jí zǎo) is an adverb meaning 'as early as possible', emphasizing acting before the ideal time passes. It focuses on timing (早), unlike 尽快 (jǐn kuài) which stresses speed. 趁早 (chèn zǎo) carries a stronger sense of urgency to avoid trouble, while 及早 is more neutral and formal.
adverb
as soon as possibleat the earliest possible time
Easily confused
- 急躁jí zàosound-alikeirritable, impetuous
Examples
- 及早，。Nǐ jí zǎo bǎ zuòyè zuò wán, jiù kěyǐ qù wán le.Finish your homework as soon as possible, then you can go play.
- 及早。Zhè zhǒng bìng jí zǎo zhìliáo xiàoguǒ gèng hǎo.Treating this disease as early as possible gives better results.
- 及早，。Wǒmen yīnggāi jí zǎo cǎiqǔ cuòshī, bìmiǎn wèntí kuòdà.We should take measures as soon as possible to prevent the problem from escalating.
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