为时过早 (wéi shí guò zǎo) — premature, too early (to do something)

Definition

为时过早 is a fixed expression meaning 'premature' or 'it's still too early (to do something)'. It often appears in the pattern '还∼' or '∼了' to say that an action, judgment, or outcome is too early given the current situation. Unlike a simple adjective 'premature', this phrase carries a tone of caution — you use it when suggesting that waiting would be wiser.

f.e.

prematuretoo early (to do something)

Examples

为时过早。
Xiànzài xià jiélùn hái wéi shí guò zǎo.
It's still too early to draw a conclusion now.
为时过早。
Nǐ zhème shuō shízài wéi shí guò zǎo le.
You're really premature in saying that.
为时过早。
Fēnxiǎng shènglì de xiāoxi kǒngpà wéi shí guò zǎo.
It might be premature to share the news of victory.

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