adverb HSK 4
Traditional 按時
on time · punctually · according to schedule
Meaning
按时 means to do something at the designated or expected time, neither early nor late. It emphasizes adherence to a schedule or deadline. The word combines 按 (according to) and 时 (time), literally meaning 'according to time.'
Usage
按时 is commonly used in formal and everyday contexts to emphasize punctuality or timeliness. It often appears with verbs like 完成 (complete), 到达 (arrive), or 交 (submit). Native speakers use it when discussing work deadlines, appointments, or scheduled events.
Examples
- 01请大家按时参加明天的会议。.Please everyone attend tomorrow's meeting on time.
- 02他总是按时完成老师布置的作业。.He always completes the homework assigned by the teacher on time.
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Common collocations
- 按时完成to complete on time
- 按时到达to arrive on time
- 按时交作业to submit homework on time
- 按时吃药to take medicine on schedule
Antonyms
Origin
按 originally meant 'to press' but evolved to mean 'according to' or 'in accordance with.' Combined with 时 (time), it creates the meaning of acting in accordance with a set time.