timely; promptly
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
timely; well-timed; opportune
Describes actions, events, or things that occur at the right moment, meeting a need.
Zhè这
chǎng场
yǔ雨
xià下
de得
hěn很
jí及
shí时
，
huǎn缓
jiě解
le了
hàn旱
qíng情
。
This rain came at just the right time, alleviating the drought.
Tā他
de的
jiàn建
yì议
hěn很
jí及
shí时
，
bāng帮
wǒ我
men们
bì避
miǎn免
le了
cuò错
wù误
。
His suggestion was very timely, helping us avoid a mistake.
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jí及
shí时
yǔ雨
a timely rain; a welcome relief
adverb
promptly; without delay; immediately
Indicates that an action is taken right away, often in response to a situation.
Fā发
xiàn现
wèn问
tí题
yào要
jí及
shí时
chǔ处
lǐ理
。
Problems should be dealt with promptly.
Shōu收
dào到
xiāo消
xi息
hòu后
，
tā他
jí及
shí时
gǎn赶
dào到
le了
xiàn现
chǎng场
。
Upon receiving the message, he rushed to the scene immediately.
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Rú如
guǒ果
nǐ你
gǎn感
dào到
bù不
shū舒
fu服
，
yào要
jí及
shí时
gào告
su诉
lǎo老
shī师
。
If you feel unwell, you must tell the teacher right away.