按时 - Expressing "on time"

HSK 4

The word “按时” (àn shí) is a HSK 4 vocabulary term that means "on time" or "according to the schedule." It is composed of two characters: 按 (àn), which means "according to" or "based on," and 时 (shí), which means "time."

You can use 按时 before a verb to indicate that something is done on time. For example, in the sentence "我们按时到达了。" (Wǒmen ànshí dàodále.), meaning "We arrived on time," 按时 indicates that the action of arriving was done as scheduled.

Synonyms include:

• 准时 (zhǔnshí) - punctually, on time

• 如期 (rúqī) - as scheduled, according to the plan

Sample Sentences

她总是按时完成任务。(She always completes her tasks on time.)

按时休息对身体很重要。(Resting on time is important for your health.)

请按时参加会议。(Please attend the meeting on time.)

In a Text

小李是一个非常有责任心的人。无论是工作还是学习，他总是按时完成任务。每天早上，他按时起床，按时到公司上班，从不迟到。晚上，他也会按时吃饭，然后按时休息。

• 有责任心 (yǒu zérènxīn): Responsible

• 无论 (wúlùn): No matter; regardless of

• 从不 (cóng bù): Never

Xiao Li is a very responsible person. Whether it’s work or study, he always completes his tasks on time. Every morning, he wakes up on time and goes to work on time, never being late. In the evening, he also eats on time and then rests on time.