Chinese word

随时

Pronunciation

Pinyinsuí shí

Meaning

  • adverbanytime

Example

你可以随时给我打电话。nǐ ké yǐ suí shí gěi wǒ dǎ diàn huà

You can call me anytime.

Illustration for 随时 (anytime)

More examples

有问题就随时联系我。yǒu wèn tí jiù suí shí lián xì wǒ

If you have a problem, contact me anytime.

Core concept

A flexible time setting with no single appointment, where an action remains possible when needed.

Common phrases

  • 随时联系suí shí lián xì

    get in touch anytime

  • 随时打电话suí shí dǎ diàn huà

    call anytime

Similar words

任何时候rèn hé shí hòu: Any time is possible, with no specific time required.
随时随地suí shí suí dì: Whenever and wherever needed, an action can happen without time or place limits.

Definition in Chinese

表示在任意时刻都可以进行或发生、不受具体时间限制的副词。biǎo shì zài rèn yì shí kè dōu ké yǐ jìn xíng huò fā shēng bú shòu jù tǐ shí jiān xiàn zhì de fù cí

Word origin

随 (suí, "follow") + 时 (shí, "time") creates the idea of following the time that fits instead of fixing one moment.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a fixed appointment, this adverb leaves the exact moment open and suits messages about help, contact, or other actions that may become necessary.

Other meanings

  • as neededadverb

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