过早

• Pinyin: guò zǎo
• Desglose de hanzi: 过 = excessive, beyond due timing; 早 = 日 (sun) + 十 (ten) — early morning, early in time

Significado

Demasiado pronto; prematuramente; antes de lo adecuado.

Used as an adverb to modify verbs, indicating that an action occurs sooner than it should. Common in medical, scientific, and advisory contexts (e.g. premature conclusions, early retirement, premature birth). Carries a cautionary or regretful tone.

Ejemplos

1. 在证据不足的情况下，我们不应过早下结论，以免误判。
2. 医生建议他不要过早恢复高强度训练，以免旧伤复发。
3. 许多有潜力的年轻人因为过早放弃而与成功失之交臂。

Guía de uso

Contexto: medicine, research, advice, decision-making

Tono: cautionary

Correcto

• 目前项目尚处于初期阶段，现在评估成效还为时过早。(The project is still in its early stages — it is premature to evaluate results now.)
• 孩子不宜过早接触竞争过于激烈的学习环境，应当循序渐进。(Children should not be exposed too early to an excessively competitive learning environment — progress should be gradual.)

Incorrecto

• 他过早地起床了 — 过早 implies premature timing relative to an optimal moment, not simply getting up earlier than usual; say 他起得太早了 instead

Origen e historia

过 (excessively, beyond what is appropriate) + 早 (early)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal