来时 (lái shí) — the time of arrival; when (someone) comes
Definition
来时 is a formal/written noun for 'the time of arrival' or 'when (someone) comes' — used in scheduled or event contexts rather than everyday speech.
noun
the time of arrivalwhen (someone) comes
Examples
- 来时,。lái shí, Qǐng tí qián tōng zhī wǒ men.When you come, please notify us in advance.
- 来时。Tā zài lái shí dài le hěn duō lǐ wù.He brought many gifts when he came.
- 来时。lái shí De jù tǐ shí jiān hái méi yǒu què dìng.The specific time of arrival has not been determined yet.
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