过早 (guò zǎo): Premature (adverb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

He did not realize that one should avoid revealing one's bottom line too early in negotiations.

Aren't you worried that harvesting these crops too early will affect the final yield?

He did not follow the doctor's advice to recuperate properly; instead, he returned to work prematurely.

For a newcomer who just joined the company, it is clearly too early to cherish the hope of getting promoted immediately.