来得及 (lái de jí) — to have enough time (to do something); to be able to do something in time
Definition
A phrase meaning 'still have time to' — used in questions or with 还 to ask whether something can be done before a deadline. Negate with 来不及 ('too late').
verb
to have enough time (to do something)to be able to do something in time
Examples
- 来得及。Xiàn zài hái lái de jí qù shāng diàn.There's still time to go to the store.
- 来得及？Nǐ lái de jí xiě wán zuò yè ma?Can you finish your homework in time?
- ，来得及。Zhǐ yào zǎo yì diǎn chū fā, jiù lái de jí.As long as we set out a bit earlier, we'll make it in time.
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