适时 (shì shí) — timely, at the right time
Definition
适时 (shìshí) means 'timely, at the right moment' — usually modifying an action or decision. Pairs with 适当 ('appropriate') to stress the right moment, and is more formal than 及时 ('prompt, without delay'), which leans toward speed.
adjective
timelyat the right time
Easily confused
Examples
- 适时。Zhè shì yí gè shì shí de jué dìng.This is a timely decision.
- 适时。shì shí Cǎi qǔ xíng dòng fēi cháng zhòng yào.It is very important to take action at the right time.
- 适时。Tā de jiàn yì hěn shì shí.His suggestion is very timely.
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