This is the 6566th most frequent Chinese word.
早年
"Early years" or "early days."
The word "早年" here denotes a time early in the subject's life when they began to show certain traits or skills.
她早年就显示出了音乐方面的天赋。
She showed talent in music in her earlier years.
The word "早年" here is used to describe a time frame in the past relative to the produced works, often indicating the initial phase of someone's career or creative journey.
早年的作品虽然稚嫩，但有独特的风格。
Although his earlier works were immature, they had a unique style.
The word "早年" here refers to the individual's early years or youth, indicating a period of time in the past.