on schedule; at fixed times
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to do something at a fixed time; to be punctual; to be on schedule
Often used as an adverbial phrase before a verb, or as a predicate (e.g., 要定时). It emphasizes regular, scheduled action.
Yī医
shēng生
zhǔ嘱
fù咐
tā他
yào要
dìng定
shí时
chī吃
yào药
。
The doctor instructed him to take medicine on schedule.
Yǎng养
chéng成
dìng定
shí时
qǐ起
jū居
de的
xí习
guàn惯
duì对
jiàn健
kāng康
yǒu有
yì益
。
Developing a habit of keeping regular hours is beneficial for health.
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Zhè这
ge个
yìng应
yòng用
chéng程
xù序
kě可
yǐ以
dìng定
shí时
fā发
sòng送
tí提
xǐng醒
。
This application can send reminders on a schedule.
Jī机
qì器
xū需
yào要
dìng定
shí时
bǎo保
yǎng养
。
The machine needs regular scheduled maintenance.
noun
a fixed time; a set schedule
Refers to a predetermined, specific point in time or a schedule. Often used with 有 (have), 是 (be), or 在 (at).
Chī吃
fàn饭
yào要
yǒu有
dìng定
shí时
，
bú不
yào要
jī饥
yī一
dùn顿
bǎo饱
yī一
dùn顿
。
You should have fixed meal times; don't eat irregularly.
Gōng公
jiāo交
chē车
fā发
chē车
shì是
yǒu有
dìng定
shí时
de的
。
The bus departure is on a fixed schedule.
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Huì会
yì议
ān安
pái排
zài在
xià下
wǔ午
sān三
diǎn点
，
zhè这
shì是
dìng定
hǎo好
de的
shí时
。
The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM; this is the set time.