及早

jízǎo

adverb HSK 7-9 #27,641

Meanings

1 as early as possible
2 at an early date
3 before it's too late

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Examples

有病要及早治疗。

Yǒu bìng yào jízǎo zhìliáo.

If you're sick, get treatment as early as possible.

问题出现了，要及早解决。

Wèntí chūxiàn le, yào jízǎo jiějué.

A problem has appeared; it should be resolved before it's too late.

Tips

usage

及早 is often used in advice or warnings, urging someone to act promptly: 及早治疗 (treat early), 及早准备 (prepare early), 及早发现 (detect early).

Stroke Order

及 jí

早 zǎo