How to Say ‘On time; at the right time’ in Simplified Chinese
按时
àn shí
[ahn shir]
💬 Usage Tip: [按时] means doing something at the proper scheduled time, and it goes before the verb: [按时吃药], [按时睡觉]. For diabetes care, it often suggests following a routine, not just being "not late."
Phrase Breakdown
按时
àn shí
[ahn shir]
on time; according to schedule
Means doing something at the proper time or on schedule. Important for medicine, meals, and monitoring in diabetes care.
请按时吃早餐，避免血糖波动。
Please eat breakfast on time to avoid blood sugar fluctuations.
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