AdverbsHSK 4
Expressing "on time / on schedule" with 按时
按时 is an adverb meaning "on time" or "on schedule," used before verbs to indicate that an action is performed punctually.
It emphasizes punctuality, often in contexts of obligations, routines, or appointments.
Structure
按时 + Verb / Verb Phrase
Use 按时 directly before a verb to describe doing something punctually.
Examples
- 我们必须按时到学校。Wǒ men bì xū àn shí dào xué xiào.We must arrive at school on time.
- 请你按时交作业。Qǐng nǐ àn shí jiāo zuò yè.Please hand in your homework on time.
- 会议按时开始了。Huì yì àn shí kāi shǐ le.The meeting started on time.
- 他每天都按时起床。Tā měi tiān dōu àn shí qǐ chuáng.He gets up on time every day.
- 火车按时到达了北京站。Huǒ chē àn shí dào dá le běi jīng zhàn.The train arrived at Beijing Station on schedule.