随时

suíshí

Traditional: 隨時

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Translation

at any time, anytime

Word origin

A compound of 随 (suí, to follow, according to) and 时 (shí, time), together meaning following the moment, hence at any time. The simplified 随 and 时 derive from 隨 and 時.

Origin
compound
Root
随 (suí, to follow) + 时 (shí, time)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 随

Stroke order for 时

Examples

If you have any questions, find me anytime.

I can set off at any time.

The weather may change at any moment.

You are welcome to come anytime.

Please stay in touch at all times.

随时 (suí shí) means at any time or anytime. It is used to say something can happen whenever needed.

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This word is part of lesson 28.