按时
ànshí
On time
按时 (àn shí) — on time
Subj. + 按时 (ànshí) + Verb
HSK 43.0
Pattern diagram
Who / what按时Action
Rule structure
按时 (ànshí) means “on time, according to schedule” and comes before the verb. It stresses that an action happens at the set time, without delay.
Rule structure
按时 (ànshí) means “on time, according to schedule” and comes before the verb. It stresses that an action happens at the set time, without delay.
Examples
我们每天按时上课。
Wǒmen měitiān ànshí shàng kè.
We start class on time every day.
请按时完成作业。
Qǐng ànshí wánchéng zuòyè.
Please finish your homework on time.
Examples
我们每天按时上课。
Wǒmen měitiān ànshí shàng kè.
We start class on time every day.
请按时完成作业。
Qǐng ànshí wánchéng zuòyè.
Please finish your homework on time.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “on time” in Chinese with 按时?
Use the structure: Subj. + 按时 (ànshí) + Verb. For example: 我们每天按时上课。 — “We start class on time every day”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们每天按时上课。 — “We start class on time every day”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 4.
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