English–Chinese
“on time” in Chinese
How to say “on time” in Chinese
“On time” in Chinese is 准时 (zhǔn shí).
An arrival or event occurs at the exact time set by a plan, schedule, or agreement.
Example sentences with 准时
我们要准时参加会议，不要迟到。wǒ men yào zhǔn shí cān jiā huì yì bú yào chí dào
We must attend the meeting on time and not be late.
Tips for using 准时
- This is a useful everyday word for trains, people, classes, and meetings because it describes punctual arrival or starting, not just the completion of a piece of work.
Other Chinese words for “on time”
请按时交作业。qǐng àn shí jiāo zuò yè
Please hand in your homework on time.
火车今天准点发车。huǒ chē jīn tiān zhún diǎn fā chē
The train leaves on time today.