A2 verb Neutral 1 min read

提早

tiza o /tí zǎo/
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To perform an action or have an event occur earlier than originally scheduled.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Happening sooner than planned.
  • Used for events, tasks, and arrivals.
  • Common in daily life and work.

Overview

“提早”是一个常用的动词，表示某事发生的时间比预期的或计划的时间要早。它强调的是时间的提前，可以用于各种生活场景，从个人安排到集体活动，都适用。这个词语的构成很简单，“提”有提出、提前的意思，“早”则明确了时间的早晚，合在一起就构成了“提前”这个核心含义。

“提早”通常用作谓语，后面可以接表示具体事件的名词或名词性短语。它也可以用于“把……提早”的结构中，表示将某事的时间提前。在某些情况下，“提早”也可以作为状语，修饰动词，表示动作发生的时间是提前的。

在日常生活中，“提早”经常出现在关于会议、约会、出发、到达、完成工作、放学、下班等语境中。例如，人们可能会“提早”到达目的地，或者“提早”完成一项任务。在学校和工作场所，“提早”也常用于安排日程和计划。例如，老师可能会“提早”结束课程，或者公司可能会“提早”发布财报。

与“提前”相比，“提早”更侧重于动作或事件本身发生的时间点比计划要早，而“提前”的范围更广，可以指时间上的提前，也可以指空间或顺序上的提前。例如，“提前”可以用于“提前准备”（pre-prepare），也可以用于“提前到达”（arrive early）。“早点”是一个口语化的表达，意思与“提早”相似，但语气更随意，通常用于建议或请求，如“你早点休息吧”。“赶早”则强调抓紧时间，争取尽早完成某事，带有一定的紧迫感，如“赶早班火车”。

Examples

1

我们提早到达了火车站，所以不用赶。

everyday

We arrived at the train station early, so we didn't have to rush.

2

由于天气原因，本次活动将提早结束。

formal

Due to weather conditions, this event will conclude earlier than scheduled.

3

快点，我们要提早出发，不然要迟到了！

informal

Hurry up, we need to leave early, otherwise we'll be late!

4

研究人员提早公布了部分实验结果以供参考。

academic

The researchers released some preliminary results ahead of schedule for reference.

Common Collocations

提早到达 arrive early
提早结束 end early
提早出发 depart early
提早通知 notify in advance

Common Phrases

提早计划

plan ahead

提早行动

act early

提早退休

retire early

Often Confused With

提早 vs 提前

'提早' specifically refers to time being earlier than planned. '提前' is broader and can mean 'advance' in time, sequence, or even space.

提早 vs 早点

'早点' is a more colloquial and often softer way to say 'early'. It's frequently used in suggestions or requests, like 'You should get some rest early'.

Grammar Patterns

主语 + 提早 + (时间/事件) 把 + 事件 + 提早 + (到/在 + 时间) 提早 + 动词

How to Use It

Usage Notes

This word is very common in everyday Chinese. It's generally neutral in tone and can be used in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it where a specific time is given, unless it's earlier than a previously stated time.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '提早' with '提前' or '早点'. While similar, '提前' has a broader meaning, and '早点' is more informal. Ensure the context clearly implies something is happening sooner than planned.

Tips

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Think Time Ahead

Remember '提早' means moving something to an earlier time slot than initially planned.

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Don't Confuse with '早知道'

'早知道' means 'if only I had known', expressing regret about past actions.

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Punctuality is Valued

In Chinese culture, being punctual or even slightly early ('提早') is often seen as a sign of respect and good planning.

Word Origin

The word '提早' is a combination of '提' (tí), meaning to lift or propose, and '早' (zǎo), meaning early. Together, they form the concept of bringing something forward to an earlier time.

Cultural Context

In many Chinese-speaking cultures, punctuality is highly valued. Arriving '提早' (early) is often preferred over being late, as it shows respect for others' time and good organization.

Memory Tip

Think of '提' like 'lifting' something up, and '早' for 'early'. You're 'lifting' the time slot to an earlier position.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“提早”主要指时间比计划的要早，强调动作或事件在时间上的提前。而“提前”含义更广，除了时间，还可以指空间或顺序上的提前，比如“提前完成”、“提前到达”、“提前准备”。在很多情况下两者可以通用，但“提早”更侧重于时间点。

“提早”通常用作动词的谓语，如“我们提早到了”。也可以放在动词前面作状语，如“请提早告知”。有时也用在“把……提早”的结构中，如“把会议提早到下午”。

是的，口语中常用“早点”来表达类似的意思，比如“你早点下班吧”。但“提早”更书面化一些，也更正式。

不一定。“提早”可以用于中性或不那么理想的情况，比如“航班提早起飞导致我们差点误机”。关键在于时间点的提前，不一定带有褒贬色彩。

Test Yourself

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我们决定将会议______到下周举行。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 提早

这里需要一个表示将时间提前的动词，‘提早’最符合语境。

multiple choice

以下哪个句子正确使用了“提早”？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我们应该提早到达，以免迟到。

选项A不合逻辑，选项C语意不明确，选项D虽然语法正确但不如B自然地表达了‘提早’的含义。

sentence building

请用“我们”、“下雨”、“可能”、“提早”、“回家”组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 因为可能下雨，我们提早回家。

这个句子逻辑清晰，完整地表达了因为天气原因而提前回家的意思。

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