届时
jiè shí
At that time
届时 (jiè shí) — at that time, then
届时 (jièshí) + Clause; 早日 (zǎorì) / 尽早 (jǐnzǎo) + Verb; 即时 (jíshí) + Verb
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
届时Clause
Who / what早日尽早Action
Who / what即时Action
Rule structure
届时 (jièshí) is a formal "by that time, at the appointed time", typical of official writing. 早日 (zǎorì) and 尽早 (jǐnzǎo) mean "as soon as possible" and precede the action verb. 即时 (jíshí) means "instantly, immediately, in real time", often of data or response.
Rule structure
届时 (jièshí) is a formal "by that time, at the appointed time", typical of official writing. 早日 (zǎorì) and 尽早 (jǐnzǎo) mean "as soon as possible" and precede the action verb. 即时 (jíshí) means "instantly, immediately, in real time", often of data or response.
Examples
会议下周举行，请尽早报名，届时准时参加。
Huìyì xià zhōu jǔxíng, qǐng jǐnzǎo bàomíng, jièshí zhǔnshí cānjiā.
The meeting is next week. Please register early and attend on time.
Examples
会议下周举行，请尽早报名，届时准时参加。
Huìyì xià zhōu jǔxíng, qǐng jǐnzǎo bàomíng, jièshí zhǔnshí cānjiā.
The meeting is next week. Please register early and attend on time.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “at that time, then” in Chinese with 届时?
Use the structure: 届时 (jièshí) + Clause; 早日 (zǎorì) / 尽早 (jǐnzǎo) + Verb; 即时 (jíshí) + Verb. For example: 会议下周举行，请尽早报名，届时准时参加。 — “The meeting is next week. Please register early and attend on time”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
会议下周举行，请尽早报名，届时准时参加。 — “The meeting is next week. Please register early and attend on time”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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