Definition
来得及 (láidejí) is a fixed complement phrase meaning 'to have enough time (to do something) / to be able to do something in time'. It often appears with 还 (hái) meaning 'still' and is negated as 来不及 (láibují, 'not enough time'). It emphasizes feasibility within a time limit, not just having free time.
verb
to have enough time (to do something)to be able to do something in time
Examples
- 来得及。Xiànzài hái lái de jí qù shāngdiàn.There's still time to go to the store.
- 来得及？Nǐ lái de jí xiě wán zuòyè ma?Can you finish your homework in time?
- ，来得及。Zhǐyào zǎo yìdiǎn chūfā, jiù lái de jí.As long as we set out a bit earlier, we'll make it in time.
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