Definitions
- 1. timely; at the right time
- 2. promptly; without delay
Word relationships
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Collocations
及时 often appears in 及时雨 (timely rain) metaphorically meaning timely help.
Common mistakes
及时 is often misused as 'in time' in the sense of 'not late' (e.g., arrive in time), where 按时 or 准时 should be used.
Example Sentences
4 shown及时 发现隐患可以避免事故。
Timely detection of hidden dangers can prevent accidents.
你的 及时 帮助解决了问题。
Your timely help solved the problem.
政府 及时 向灾民发放救济物资。
The government promptly distributed relief supplies to the disaster victims.
这种病需要 及时 治疗。
This illness requires timely treatment.
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