随时

suí shí

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adverb Common

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Definitions

1. at any time; at all times
2. at the right time; whenever necessary

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 立刻 lì kè 立刻 lì kè forthwith immediately, when an action is taken without delay: forthwith
• 及时 jí shí 及时 jí shí timely; at the right time in time, promptly, when necessary: timely; at the right time

Usage notes

Collocations

随时 is often paired with 可以 (can) or 都 (all), as in 随时都可以 (anytime is fine) or 随时都行 (anytime works).

Common mistakes

随时 is not used for 'immediately' in the sense of 'right away'. Use 马上 or 立刻 instead.

Example Sentences

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你 随时 可以给我打电话。

You can call me anytime.

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Words Containing 随时

• 随时随地 随时随地 suí shí suí dì: anytime and anywhere
• 俗随时变 俗随时变 sú suí shí biàn: customs change with time (idiom); other times, other manners
• 随时待命 随时待命 suí shí dài mìng: on call

Child Words of 随时

• 时 时 shí: o'clock
• 随 随 suí: to follow