届时 (jiè shí): when the time comes; at the scheduled time

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: when the time comes; at the scheduled time
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

when the time comes
at the scheduled time

Chinese explanation

到时候
指某个特定时间到来的时候，常用来指将来某个约定的时刻。一般用于书面语或正式场合，表示在说定的那个时间点。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

to arrive at (place or time)

HSK 2

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Example sentences

The all-staff meeting will be held next Wednesday at 9 a.m.; please be on time and do not be late.

According to the weather forecast, there will be heavy rain tomorrow evening; at that time the match will be postponed to next week.

I will go to Beijing on a business trip next month; when that time comes, I can also take the opportunity to visit an old friend I haven't seen for years.

The graduation ceremony will be held on June 30; at that time the principal will personally present certificates to each graduate.

If the project passes acceptance smoothly before next weekend, then our team can really celebrate.

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