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The word "准时" is formed by combining the character "准", which means accurate or standard, with the character "时", which means time; this creates a compound where "准" modifies "时" to express the idea of being on time or punctual, literally meaning "accurate time".

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他总是很准时。

Tā zǒng shì hěn zhǔnshí.

He is always on time.

请你明天准时参加会议。

Qǐng nǐ míngtiān zhǔnshí cānjiā huìyì.

Please attend the meeting on time tomorrow.

我保证会准时到达机场。

Wǒ bǎozhèng huì zhǔnshí dàodá jīchǎng.

I promise to arrive at the airport on time.

不准时交货可能会产生违约金。

Bù zhǔnshí jiāo huò kěnéng huì chǎnshēng wéiyuējīn.

Delivering goods not on time may incur a penalty.

他准时守约的习惯给人留下了可靠的印象。

Tā zhǔnshí shǒuyuē de xíguàn gěi rén liú xiàle kěkào de yìnxiàng.

His habit of being punctual and keeping promises leaves people with a reliable impression.

Word Definition - 准时

zhǔn shí on time; punctual; on schedule

Individual Character Details

准 zhǔn, zhǔn
时 shí, shí, shí