English–Chinese
“move earlier” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintí zǎo
Example
我们可以把出发时间提早吗？wǒ men ké yǐ bǎ chū fā shí jiān tí zǎo ma
Can we move the departure time earlier?
How to say “move earlier” in Chinese
“Move earlier” in Chinese is 提早 (tí zǎo).
A planned action or time is pulled forward from its original place on the schedule.
Example sentences with 提早
为了确保行程安全，他决定提早检查车辆。wèi le què bǎo xíng chéng ān quán tā jué dìng tí zǎo jiǎn chá chē liàng
To ensure the safety of the trip, he decided to inspect the vehicle early.
Tips for using 提早
- English often uses "move up" for an earlier time, but that phrase can also suggest promotion, so a clear time expression helps prevent confusion.