Definition
随时 means 'at any time' or 'whenever necessary' — it emphasizes availability or possibility without restriction. Unlike 及时 (promptly, at the right moment), 随时 doesn't imply urgency or a specific deadline; it simply means 'anytime'.
adverb
at any timewhenever (necessary)
Examples
- 随时。Yǒu wèntí kěyǐ suí shí wèn wǒ.You can ask me questions at any time.
- 随时，。Tiānqì suí shí kěnéng biànhuà, duō chuān diǎn yīfu.The weather can change at any time, so wear more clothes.
- 随时，。Nǐ suí shí dōu kěyǐ lái, wǒmen dōu zài jiā.You can come over anytime; we're all at home.
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