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    Referring to a timetable or schedule with 时间表 (shíjiānbiǎo)

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    Time Expressions

    Explanation

    时间表 (shíjiānbiǎo) is a noun meaning "timetable," "schedule," or "timeline." It combines 时间 (time) with 表 (table/chart) to describe a planned sequence of events or deadlines. It is used in contexts ranging from school schedules to project timelines and policy rollouts.

    Examples

    • 新学期的时间表已经贴在教室门口了。

      Xīn xuéqī de shíjiānbiǎo yǐjīng tiē zài jiàoshì ménkǒu le.

      The new semester's schedule has been posted at the classroom door.

    • 你能把项目的时间表发给我吗？

      Nǐ néng bǎ xiàngmù de shíjiānbiǎo fā gěi wǒ ma?

      Can you send me the project timeline?

    • 高铁的时间表可以在网上查到。

      Gāotiě de shíjiānbiǎo kěyǐ zài wǎng shàng chá dào.

      The high-speed rail timetable can be found online.

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