迟早

• 拼音: chí zǎo
• 汉字拆解: 迟 = late; 早 = early. Together: whether early or late = eventually.

含义

Sooner or later; eventually; it's only a matter of time.

An adverb expressing certainty that something will happen, though the exact timing is unknown. Often used for inevitable outcomes, whether positive or negative.

例句

1. 纸包不住火，这件事迟早会被发现的。
2. 只要你坚持努力，迟早会成功的。
3. 这种不负责任的态度迟早会出问题。

用法指南

语境: predictions, warnings, encouragement

语气: certain

正确说法

• 这种事迟早要解决。(This kind of thing will have to be resolved sooner or later.)
• 他迟早会明白你的苦心。(He will understand your good intentions eventually.)

错误说法

• 我迟早今天到 (迟早 is for uncertain future timing; for specific days use 早晚 or just state the time)

起源与历史

Compound of 迟 (late) and 早 (early). Together they mean 'whether early or late' = eventually.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal