HSK · Level 98
45 words
Chinese word
适时
Pronunciation
Pinyinshì shí
Meaning
- adverbat the right time
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
The moment when circumstances are ready for a useful action, decision, or piece of information.
Common phrases
适时提供支持shì shí tí gōng zhī chí
provide timely support
适时介入shì shí jiè rù
intervene in a timely manner
适时调整进度shì shí tiáo zhěng jìn dù
adjust the pace in a timely manner
Similar words
及时jí shí: Responds quickly when action is needed so that nothing is late.
按时àn shí: Carries out an action at the scheduled time or before the deadline.
正好zhèng hǎo: Shows that a moment or situation is exactly suitable.
Definition in Chinese
表示在合适的时机或节点采取行动或发布信息，强调时机的恰当性而不必然要求立即性。biǎo shì zài hé shì de shí jī huò jié diǎn cái qǔ xíng dòng huò fā bù xìn xī qiáng diào shí jī de qià dàng xìng ér bú bì rán yāo qiú lì jí xìng
Word origin
The word is formed from 适 (shì, "fit") and 时 (shí, "time"), so its meaning centers on a time that fits the circumstances.
Usage tips
- English learners often connect timely action with quick action, but this word focuses on suitable timing, which may involve waiting before acting.
Other meanings
- in a timely manneradverb
Opposites
- 过晚guò wǎntoo lateadverb
Related words
- 适时性shì shí xìngtimelinessnoun