No. 5,711 in Chinese
及時
Timely; prompt; in time.
In a sentence
他及時赶到了车站，没错过火车。
He arrived at the station in time and did not miss the train.
The word '及時' is used to convey the concept of 'on time' or 'without delay', indicating promptness in action.
请及時通知我们任何需要更新的信息。
Please promptly notify us of any information that needs updating.
'及時' is employed to emphasize the importance of timeliness in notifying someone about changes or updates.
你要及時吃药，以避免病情恶化。
You need to take the medication promptly to prevent the illness from worsening.
In this context, '及時' conveys urgency or immediacy in taking action to address an issue.
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