Definition
适时 (shì shí) means 'timely, at the right time' — it describes something happening at the most appropriate moment, often in formal or written contexts. It differs from 及时 (jí shí), which emphasizes acting promptly without delay, and from 适当 (shì dàng), which focuses on suitability rather than timing.
adjective
timelyat the right time
Easily confused
- 事实shì shísound-alikefact
- 实施shí shīsound-aliketo implement, to carry out
- 失事shī shìsound-alike(formal) to have an accident, to crash (used for planes, ships, and other vehicles)
- 实时shí shísound-alike(in) real time; real-time
- 逝世shì shìsound-aliketo pass away (formal, respectful, for VIPs/public figures)
- 时事shí shìsound-alikecurrent affairs; current events
- 时时shí shísound-alikeoften; constantly
Examples
- 适时。Zhè shì yí gè shì shí de juédìng.This is a timely decision.
- 适时。shì shí cǎiqǔ xíngdòng fēicháng zhòngyào.It is very important to take action at the right time.
- 适时。Tā de jiànyì hěn shì shí.His suggestion is very timely.
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