early
period of time
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→zao3qi1 • zǎoqī
early stage
early period, early phase
这 种 病 在 早期 很 难 发现。
This disease is difficult to detect at an early stage.
我们 的 计划 还 在 早期 阶段。
Our plan is still at an early stage.
这些 是 他 早期 的 作品。
These are works from the early stage of his career.