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及时
jíshí
Description
“及时”的意思是在正好需要的时候，不早也不晚。
"及时" means at just the right time, neither early nor late.
我们常说“及时帮助”或者“及时下雨”，表示时间刚刚好。
We often say "及时帮助" or "及时下雨" to indicate the timing is just right.
Meanings
及时jíshí
timely; at the right moment
你的帮助很及时，谢谢你。
Your help was very timely, thank you.
及时jíshí
promptly; without delay
有问题要及时告诉老师。
Tell the teacher promptly if there are any problems.
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Notes
- Etymology
及 (to reach) + 时 (time), literally 'reaching the right time'.
- Nuance
及时 stresses acting soon enough, while 准时 stresses being exactly on schedule.
In videos
“就很及时的，因为像，像我去看韩团也是，”
“如果你能及时抓住他”
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