随时 suíshí at any time
at any time; at all times; at the right time; whenever necessary
How to remember 随时: 随 follow + 时 time = at any time.
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How it is used
- At any time, whenever needed - 随时联系我 (suíshí liánxì wǒ) contact me anytime; 随时准备着 (suíshí zhǔnbèi zhe) be ready at all times.
- Stresses constant availability/readiness. Often pairs with 随地 (suídì) → 随时随地 (anytime, anywhere).
Example sentences
- 病人随时会死。 Bìngrén suíshí huì sǐ.That patient may die at any time.
- 我随时可以开始。 Wǒ suíshí kěyǐ kāishǐ.I can start anytime.
- 人随时可能死去。 Rén suíshí kěnéng sǐqù.Every man is a potential corpse.