zeon6 zou2盡早尽早
Jyutpingzeon6 zou2
Yalejeuhn jóu
Definition
As early as possible; at the earliest possible time.
colloquialtimedaily actions
How it's used
This term functions as an adverbial phrase to indicate urgency or a desire for efficiency. It is more common in professional or formal requests than in casual small talk between friends. Using it helps soften a demand by framing it as a request for prompt action rather than an order.
Examples
Please reply to me as early as possible, I am in a rush.
Let's set off as early as possible to avoid traffic jams.
Related words
Common phrases
handle as early as possible
inform as early as possible
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 越早越好, which means the earlier the better. While 盡早 focuses on the urgency of a specific task, 越早越好 describes a general preference for an earlier timeline.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
