及时 (jíshí) — timely; in good time; promptly
HSK 3 | adjective/adverb | done without unnecessary delay when needed
及时 (jíshí)
及时 describes doing something at the right moment, without letting too much time pass, especially when prompt action is needed.
Meanings
- [adj/adv] timely; in good time; promptly; without delay when the moment calls for it
Example Sentences
发现问题后，要及时解决。 Fāxiàn wèntí hòu, yào jíshí jiějué. After discovering a problem, you must resolve it promptly.
幸好他及时赶到，阻止了事故发生。 Xìnghǎo tā jíshí gǎndào, zǔzhǐ le shìgù fāshēng. Fortunately he arrived in time to prevent the accident.
医生及时处理了伤口，避免了感染。 Yīshēng jíshí chǔlǐ le shāngkǒu, bìmiǎn le gǎnrǎn. The doctor treated the wound promptly, preventing infection.
有任何问题请及时联系我。 Yǒu rènhé wèntí qǐng jíshí liánxì wǒ. If there are any problems, please contact me promptly.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 及时处理 | to handle promptly |
| 及时联系 | to contact in time |
| 及时解决 | to resolve in a timely manner |
| 及时雨 | timely rain; a timely help |
Memory Hook
及 means "to reach/catch up" and 时 means "time." 及时 is catching time before it runs out.