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适时

適時
shìshí
adverb HSK 7-9 #20,211

Meanings

  1. 1 at the right time
  2. 2 timely
  3. 3 in a timely manner

Characters

适
shì
suitable; fitting
时
shí
time; moment
Literally 'suitable-time' - at the right moment

Examples

HSK 3
他适时地提出了自己的建议。
Tā shìshí de tíchū le zìjǐ de jiànyì.
He put forward his suggestions at the right moment.
HSK 6
政府会适时调整政策。
Zhèngfǔ huì shìshí tiáozhěng zhèngcè.
The government will adjust policies in a timely manner.
HSK 7-9
要适时给植物浇水。
Yào shìshí gěi zhíwù jiāoshuǐ.
You should water plants at the right time.

Tips

usage
适时 emphasizes doing something at the most suitable timing. Compare with 及时 (jíshí, 'promptly/without delay') which emphasizes speed, and 按时 (ànshí, 'on schedule') which emphasizes punctuality.

Stroke Order

适 shì
时 shí