Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
及时
jíshí
Description
“及时”的意思是在正好的时候做某事,不太早也不太晚。
"及时" means doing something at just the right time, neither too early nor too late.
我们常说“及时帮助”或者“及时赶到”,表示时间刚刚好。
We often say "及时帮助" or "及时赶到", meaning the timing is just right.
Meanings
及时jíshí
in time; timely; at the right moment
你来得很及时,我正需要帮忙。
You came just in time; I needed help.
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 catching the right moment; 准时 stresses being exactly on schedule.
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