đúng hạn
Definition
- Adjective/Adverbial phrase:
- On time, by the deadline: Refers to something being completed or occurring at the pre-arranged, correct, or stipulated time.
- Punctual, timely: Describes an action or event that happens exactly when it is supposed to, without delay.
Usage Examples
- As an adjective/adverbial phrase:
- Anh ấy luôn nộp bài tập đúng hạn. (He always submits his homework on time.)
- Công ty đã giao hàng đúng hạn như đã cam kết. (The company delivered the goods by the deadline as promised.)
- Hãy đảm bảo thanh toán đúng hạn để tránh bị phạt. (Please ensure payment is made on time to avoid a penalty.)
Advanced Usage
- "một cách đúng hạn": in a timely manner.
- Mọi tài liệu cần được chuẩn bị một cách đúng hạn. (All documents need to be prepared in a timely manner.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đúng giờ (adj/adv): On time (often for appointments or schedules).
- Cuộc họp bắt đầu đúng giờ. (The meeting started on time.)
- Kịp thời (adj/adv): Timely, in time (often implying seizing an opportunity or meeting a need).
- Sự can thiệp kịp thời đã ngăn chặn thảm họa. (The timely intervention prevented a disaster.)
- Trễ hạn (adj/adv): Past the deadline, overdue.
- Đơn đăng ký bị trễ hạn sẽ không được chấp nhận. (Overdue applications will not be accepted.)
Synonyms
- Đúng kỳ hạn: By the term/period.
- Punctually: With punctuality.
- As scheduled: According to the schedule.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(Note: As "đúng hạn" is a phrase, it does not combine with particles to form phrasal verbs in the same way a single verb does. The concept is expressed through the phrase itself.)
Related Idioms
- Nói là làm, hứa là giữ: Said is done, a promise is kept (implies reliability and timeliness in keeping one's word, related to the concept of being "fidèle à sa promesse" or faithful to a promise).
- Anh ta là người nói là làm, hứa là giữ, bạn có thể tin tưởng. (He is a man of his word, you can trust him.)
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