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“too early” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinguò zǎo

Example

现在告诉他还过早。xiàn zài gào sù tā hái guò zǎo

It's still too early to tell him.

Illustration for 过早 (too early)

How to say “too early” in Chinese

“Too early” in Chinese is 过早 (guò zǎo).

A move or judgment made before the situation is ready for it.

Full entry for 过早: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 过早

在信息不完整时过早做决定会有风险。zài xìn xī bù wán zhěng shí guò zǎo zuò jué dìng huì yǒu fēng xiǎn

It can be risky to make a decision too early when the information is incomplete.

Tips for using 过早

  • In conversation, this adverb often evaluates a decision, conclusion, or announcement rather than the hour on a clock, giving the comment a measured tone.

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