趁 早

chènzǎo

“As soon as possible” in Chinese is 趁早 (chènzǎo).

Meaning

as soon as possible
at the first opportunity
the sooner the better

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before it's too late

Example

时间不等人。你应该趁早和你男朋友结婚，生个孩子，免得到时候追悔莫及。

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Characters

chènHSK 7-912 strokesto avail oneself of zǎoHSK 16 strokesearly

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