及早

jí zǎo

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Rare

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Definitions

1. at the earliest possible time; as soon as possible

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 迟迟 chí chí 迟迟 chí chí late (with a task etc) 表示拖延，不早做: late (with a task etc)

Synonyms

2 items

• 尽快 jǐn kuài 尽快 jǐn kuài as quickly as possible 用于表示尽快做某事: as quickly as possible
• 尽早 jǐn zǎo 尽早 jǐn zǎo as early as possible 同样表示尽可能早地: as early as possible

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually appears before the verb, as in 及早准备 (prepare early).

Formality

及早 is slightly formal and often used in written instructions or formal speech, less common in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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请 及早 准备。

Please prepare as soon as possible.

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Child Words of 及早

• 及 及 jí: and
• 早 早 zǎo: early