nhật kỳ

Hoàn thành công tác đúng nhật kỳ là rất quan trọng.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specified date; a deadline; a due date: Refers to a predetermined day or time by which something must be completed or occur. It is a formal or written term, often found in administrative, contractual, or official contexts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Công trình phải được bàn giao đúng nhật kỳ. (The project must be handed over by the specified deadline.)
  • Anh ấy đã hoàn thành nhiệm vụ trong nhật kỳ quy định. (He completed the task within the stipulated period.)
  • Nhật kỳ nộp hồ sơ là cuối tháng này. (The application submission deadline is the end of this month.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is considered somewhat formal and is commonly used in documents, plans, and official announcements rather than in everyday casual speech.

Variants and Related Words

• Hạn kỳ (n): Another term for a deadline or term period, very similar in meaning and usage to "nhật kỳ."
• Thời hạn (n): A more common and general term for a deadline, time limit, or period.

Synonyms

• Deadline: The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
• Due date: The date on or before which something is scheduled or required.
• Term: A fixed or limited period for which something lasts.

Notes on Usage

• "Nhật kỳ" is not to be confused with "nhật ký" (diary). They are distinct words with different meanings.
• It typically refers to a single, specific point in time or a final date, rather than a duration (though it can imply a period ending on that date).