如期

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Meaning and Usage

The adverb 如期 (rúqī) means "on schedule" or "as planned." It is used to indicate that something happens or is completed at the expected or agreed time without delay.

Common Contexts

如期 is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as business, project management, or official events to emphasize punctuality and reliability.

Typical Collocations

Usage Notes

如期 is typically placed before the verb it modifies, highlighting that the action meets the expected timing. It differs from 及时 (jíshí), which emphasizes timeliness in a more general or immediate sense, while 如期 stresses adherence to a pre-set schedule.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 如期 with (yīqī), which also means "according to schedule" but is less commonly used in everyday speech. 如期 is more standard and widely understood.

Using 如期 correctly shows respect for deadlines and commitments, which is important in professional and social settings.

Example Sentences

The project was completed on schedule, and everyone was very happy.

He attended the meeting on time, without being late.

Although there were difficulties, the construction proceeded as scheduled.