English–Chinese
“at the right time” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshì shí
Example
公司会适时发布通知。gōng sī huì shì shí fā bù tōng zhī
The company will issue a notice at the right time.
How to say “at the right time” in Chinese
“At the right time” in Chinese is 适时 (shì shí).
The moment when circumstances are ready for a useful action, decision, or piece of information.
Example sentences with 适时
父母在孩子遇到挫折时，应适时给予鼓励。fù mǔ zài hái zi yù dào cuò zhé shí yīng shì shí jí yǔ gǔ lì
When children encounter setbacks, parents should give them encouragement at the right time.
Tips for using 适时
- English learners often connect timely action with quick action, but this word focuses on suitable timing, which may involve waiting before acting.