趁早

• 拼音: chèn zǎo
• 汉字拆解: 趁 = 走 (walk) + 㐱 (phonetic); 早 = 日 (sun) + 十 (ten) = early morning sun

含义

As soon as possible; before it's too late; while there's still time. Emphasizes doing something early to avoid problems.

Often used in advice or warnings. Carries a sense of urgency. Can also mean 'might as well' when suggesting giving up on something hopeless. Common in both spoken and written Chinese.

例句

1. 有什么问题趁早说，别等到最后才发现。
2. 这种想法趁早打消，根本不可能实现。
3. 趁早做好准备，免得临时抱佛脚。

用法指南

语境: advice, warning, urgency

语气: advisory

正确说法

• 如果不喜欢这份工作，趁早换一份。(If you don't like this job, change it sooner rather than later.)
• 趁早告诉他真相，拖下去只会更麻烦。(Tell him the truth as soon as possible; dragging it out will only cause more trouble.)

错误说法

• 趁早慢慢来 (Contradictory — 趁早 implies urgency while 慢慢来 implies taking your time)

起源与历史

Compound of 趁 (to take advantage of) and 早 (early). Emphasizes the wisdom of acting while time permits.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal