Definitions
- 1. on time
- 2. punctual
- 3. on schedule
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Common mistakes
Many learners confuse 准时 and 及时. 准时 means 'on time, punctual' (at a scheduled time), while 及时 means 'in time, timely' (not late, often to prevent something bad).
Example Sentences
5 shown飞机 准时 起飞了。
The plane took off on time.
请 准时 入场。
Please enter the venue on time.
请务必 准时 到达。
Please be sure to arrive on time.
那架客机 准时 起飞了。
That passenger plane took off on time.
他向来很 准时 。
He has always been very punctual.
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