到时 (dào shí) — (verb-object) to reach the appointed time
Definition
到时 (dàoshí) is a verb-object phrase meaning 'to reach the appointed time' — used when an event or deadline has arrived. Often followed by 了 to signal the moment is now.
verb
(verb-object) to reach the appointed time
Examples
- 到时，。Wǒ men dào shí le, kě yǐ kāi shǐ le.We have reached the time; we can start.
- 到时，。Tā dào shí de shí hou, dà jiā yǐ jīng zhǔn bèi hǎo le.When he arrived at the time, everyone was already prepared.
- 到时，。Huì yì dào shí le, qǐng dà jiā ān jìng.The meeting has reached the time; please be quiet.
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