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應時

简应时 · 繁應時

Mandarin · pinyin yìng shí

timely
occasional

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應: yīng · should, ought to, must
時: shí · time, season; era, age, period
应: yīng · should, ought to, must
时: shí · time, season; era, age, period

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4–2 · ying4 shi2

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adj

seasonable; in season
in step with the times; timely; opportune; relevant

adv

at once; immediately

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