Chinese word

时间窗口

Pronunciation

Pinyinshí jiān chuāng kǒu

Meaning

  • nountime window

Example

请在这个时间窗口内提交申请。qǐng zài zhè ge shí jiān chuāng kǒu nèi tí jiāo shēn qǐng

Please submit the application within this time window.

Illustration for 时间窗口 (time window)

More examples

如果错过时间窗口，就无法参加这次活动。rú guǒ cuò guò shí jiān chuāng kǒu jiù wú fǎ cān jiā zhè cì huó dòng

If you miss the time window, you will not be able to take part in this event.

Core concept

A limited stretch of time when an action or opportunity remains available.

Common phrases

  • 错过时间窗口cuò guò shí jiān chuāng kǒu

    miss the time window

  • 在时间窗口内zài shí jiān chuāng kǒu nèi

    during the time window

  • 把握时间窗口bǎ wò shí jiān chuāng kǒu

    make the most of the time window

Similar words

时间shí jiān: The general concept of time, including the past, present, and future.
时间段shí jiān duàn: A continuous span of time with a clear beginning and end.
时刻shí kè: A specific point in time when an event or action happens.
期间qī jiān: The time during which an event or state continues.

Definition in Chinese

指短暂存在、在该期间内某种权限或机会生效的时间段，通常强调时效性和可操作性。zhǐ duǎn zàn cún zài zài gāi qī jiān nèi móu zhǒng quán xiàn huò jī huì shēng xiào de shí jiān duàn tōng cháng qiáng diào shí xiào xìng hé kě cāo zuò xìng

Word origin

时间窗口 (shíjiānchuāngkǒu, "time window") is formed from 时间 (shíjiān, "time") and 窗口 (chuāngkǒu, "window"), with the window suggesting a temporary opening for an action or opportunity.

Usage tips

  • In everyday notices, this word suits applications, bookings, and online services because it marks a usable period rather than one exact moment.

Opposites

  • 无限期wú xiàn qīan indefinite periodnoun

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