How to Say ‘Eat on time’ in Simplified Chinese
按时吃饭
àn shí chī fàn
[àn shí chir-fahn]
Phrase Breakdown
按时
àn shí
[àn shí]
on time; timely
To do something according to a scheduled time.
我会按时到达目的地。
I will arrive at the destination on time.
吃饭
chī fàn
[chir-fahn]
to eat a meal
A very common phrase meaning to eat, have a meal, or dine.
现在可以吃饭了吗？
Can we eat now?
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