随时

The Chinese word 随时 (suíshí) is composed of two characters: 随 (suí) and 时 (shí). The character 随 originally meant "to follow" or "to accompany", and it is often used in the sense of "according to" or "in accordance with". The character 时 originally meant "time", but it can also be used in the sense of "occasion" or "opportunity". When these two characters are combined, the resulting word 随时 means "at any time" or "whenever".The word 随时 is often used in everyday speech to express the idea of "being ready for anything" or "being prepared for any eventuality". It can also be used to express the idea of "taking advantage of an opportunity" or "seizing the moment". For example, a person might say 随时准备着 (suíshí zhǔnbèizhe) to express that they are always ready for anything, or they might say 随时抓住机会 (suíshí zhuāzhù jīhuì) to express that they are always looking for opportunities to take advantage of.The word 随时 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is used frequently in both spoken and written Chinese.