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按期
ànqī
Description
“按期”的意思是在规定的时间以内做完一件事，不早也不晚。
"按期" means to complete something within the specified time, neither early nor late.
我们常说按期完成、按期还钱或者按期交作业。
We often say 按期完成 (complete on time), 按期还钱 (repay on time), or 按期交作业 (submit homework on time).
Meanings
按期ànqī
on schedule; on time; by the deadline
他每个月都按期还钱。
He repays the money on time every month.
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Notes
- Etymology
按 means "according to" + 期 means "period/deadline," so "according to the set time."
- Nuance
按期 stresses meeting a fixed deadline, while 按时 stresses being punctual at a set time.
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