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How to say “when the time comes” in Chinese with 到时候

到时候 (dào shíhou), Main Clause (future reference)

Expressing "when the time comes" with "到时候 (dào shíhou)"

HSK 6Adverbs

Rule structure

到时候 (dào shíhòu) means "when the time comes, then". It refers to a specific future moment already mentioned or implied.

Examples

你先准备，到时候我叫你。

Nǐ xiān zhǔnbèi, dào shíhòu wǒ jiào nǐ.

You prepare first; when the time comes, I’ll call you.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "when the time comes" with "到时候 (dào shíhou)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 到时候 (dào shíhou), Main Clause (future reference). For example: 你先准备，到时候我叫你。 — “You prepare first; when the time comes, I’ll call you.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

你先准备，到时候我叫你。 — “You prepare first; when the time comes, I’ll call you.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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