时间表 (shí jiān biǎo)

noun HSK 4

Traditional 時間表

shí jiān biǎo

schedule · timetable · timeline

Meaning

时间表 refers to a structured schedule or timetable that shows when events, activities, or tasks will occur. It's commonly used for class schedules, work schedules, transportation timetables, and project timelines.

Usage

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly seen in educational settings (class schedules), workplaces (work schedules), and transportation (train/bus timetables). Often paired with verbs like 安排 (arrange), 制定 (formulate), or 查看 (check).

Examples

01
你能给我看一下这学期的课程时间表吗？
Nǐ néng gěi wǒ kàn yīxià zhè xuéqī de kèchéng shí jiān biǎo ma?
Can you show me this semester's class schedule?
02
我们需要制定一个详细的项目时间表。
Wǒmen xūyào zhì dìng yīgè xiángxì de xiàngmù shí jiān biǎo.
We need to formulate a detailed project timeline.

Characters

Measure words

份fèn一份时间表
张zhāng一张时间表

Common collocations

制定时间表
zhì dìng shí jiān biǎo
to formulate a schedule
按照时间表
àn zhào shí jiān biǎo
according to the schedule
火车时间表
huǒ chē shí jiān biǎo
train timetable
工作时间表
gōng zuò shí jiān biǎo
work schedule

Origin

Compound word combining 时间 (time) and 表 (table/chart), literally meaning 'time table' - a chart that displays time-related information.