及时 (jí shí) — (adjective) timely; (adverb) promptly, without delay
Definition
及时 emphasizes that something happens at just the right moment (timely help, timely decision), focusing on the moment being right rather than speed. Compare with 准时 / 按时 (strictly on schedule) and 立刻 (pure speed, no 'rightness' implication).
adjective
timely
adverb
promptlywithout delay
Easily confused
Examples
- 及时。Qǐng jí shí wán chéng zuò yè.Please complete the homework on time.
- 及时。Tā de bāng zhù hěn jí shí.His help was very timely.
- 及时。Wǒ men jí shí shōu dào le tōng zhī.We received the notice promptly.
Grammar
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