Chinese
jíshí
Meaning: timely; in time; promptly
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

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Handwriting

及時
及
時
及时
及
时

Example sentences

Fortunately you arrived just in time.
運動後需要及時補充水分。
运动后需要及时补充水分。
You need to replenish water timely after exercising.
警察及時制止了一場騷亂。
警察及时制止了一场骚乱。
The police stopped a riot just in time.
如果不及時治理,當地的水土將會嚴重流失。
如果不及时治理,当地的水土将会严重流失。
If not treated in time, local water and soil will be seriously eroded.
幸好警察及時阻止了這場衝突。
幸好警察及时阻止了这场冲突。
Fortunately, the police stopped the conflict in time.
他正要衝出門去,被我及時勸阻了。
他正要冲出门去,被我及时劝阻了。
He was just about to rush out the door when I dissuaded him just in time.
如果感到身體不適,應及時就醫,不要硬撐。
如果感到身体不适,应及时就医,不要硬撑。
If you feel unwell, you should seek medical attention in time and not push yourself.
那艘船在暴風雨中遇險,幸好救援人員及時趕到。
那艘船在暴风雨中遇险,幸好救援人员及时赶到。
That ship encountered danger in the storm; luckily the rescuers arrived in time.
運動後大量出汗,需要及時補充水分。
运动后大量出汗,需要及时补充水分。
Sweating a lot after exercise requires timely replenishment of water.
幸好朋友及時說話,才幫我解圍。
幸好朋友及时说话,才帮我解围。
Luckily, a friend spoke up in time to help me out of the predicament.

Usage Notes

Refers to doing something at the right moment or without delay.

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