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来得及 (láidejí) vs 来不及 (láibùjí) — use 来得及 when there is still time, while 来不及 indicates that there is not enough time.
Be careful not to confuse 来得及 with 来不及 (lai2 bu4 ji2), which means 'there's no time left.' This phrase is informal and commonly used in daily conversations, so it's essential to use it in the right context, especially when discussing time-sensitive matters.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 来得及 is useful for discussing daily routines and plans. Focus on practicing its use in sentences related to deadlines or time management, and learn its antonym 来不及 to enhance your understanding of time-related vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 来得及 with 来不及, mistakenly saying '我来不及完成' when they mean there's still time. The correct usage would be '我来得及完成这个任务' (I can finish this task in time).
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How to say there's still time in Chinese
“there's still time” in Chinese is来得及
来得及 means that there is still time to do something or that something can be completed within a given timeframe. It is commonly used in contexts where time is a factor, such as making it to an appointment or finishing a task before a deadline.
When to use 来得及
Be careful not to confuse 来得及 with 来不及 (lai2 bu4 ji2), which means 'there's no time left.' This phrase is informal and commonly used in daily conversations, so it's essential to use it in the right context, especially when discussing time-sensitive matters.
来得及 or something close to it
来得及 (láidejí) vs 来不及 (láibùjí) — use 来得及 when there is still time, while 来不及 indicates that there is not enough time.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 来得及 with 来不及, mistakenly saying '我来不及完成' when they mean there's still time. The correct usage would be '我来得及完成这个任务' (I can finish this task in time).
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Grammar Patterns of 来得及
来得及 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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你别着急，时间____。
Don't worry, there is enough time.
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You can say, '我还有时间来得及完成这个项目' (I still have time to finish this project).
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