English–Chinese
“when the time comes” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindào shí hòu
Example
到时候我再告诉你。dào shí hòu wǒ zài gào sù nǐ
I'll tell you again when the time comes.
How to say “when the time comes” in Chinese
“When the time comes” in Chinese is 到时候 (dào shí hòu).
A marked moment ahead that holds a later action until its time arrives.
Example sentences with 到时候
考试快到了，到时候别紧张。kǎo shì kuài dào le dào shí hòu bié jǐn zhāng
The exam is coming soon, so don't be nervous when the time comes.
Tips for using 到时候
- In everyday Chinese, this word can keep a plan open without naming an exact date, which makes it useful when the timing depends on future conditions.