You don't need more time. You need fewer distractions.
Learning a language is not about understanding every word on the first try. It is about returning to meaningful ideas, noticing how people express them, and making a little more sense of the world each day. Read something that interests you, and let curiosity keep you going.
I used to translate the entire page into Chinese. It helped me understand the content, but I lost the chance to see how the same idea was expressed in English.
A small habit can make a big difference. Read one paragraph in English, check the Chinese translation, and then look back at the original sentence.
Some expressions depend on context. If a translation sounds strange, keep the original in view and consider what the writer is trying to say.