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    Expressing 'around-the-clock' with 全天候 (quántiānhòu)

    Frequency & Habit
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    全天候 + Verb/Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 全天候 (quántiānhòu) means 'around-the-clock,' 'all-weather,' or '24/7.' It combines 全 (all) with 天候 (weather/time conditions), indicating something that operates or is available at all times regardless of conditions. It is used for services, equipment, and systems that function without interruption.

    Examples

    • 这座大桥配备了全天候监控系统。

      Zhè zuò dàqiáo pèibèi le quántiānhòu jiānkòng xìtǒng.

      This bridge is equipped with an around-the-clock monitoring system.

    • 医院提供全天候急诊服务。

      Yīyuàn tígōng quántiānhòu jízhěn fúwù.

      The hospital provides around-the-clock emergency services.

    • 我们需要全天候的技术支持来保障系统稳定。

      Wǒmen xūyào quántiānhòu de jìshù zhīchí lái bǎozhàng xìtǒng wěndìng.

      We need around-the-clock technical support to ensure system stability.

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