Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 時間表 / 时间表 | shíjiānbiǎo |
| 時刻表 / 时刻表 | shíkèbiǎo |
| 班期 | bānqī |
| 日程 | rìchéng |
| 附表 | fùbiǎo |
The word schedule is used to describe a procedural plan, often indicating a sequence of operations and their planned times. In a professional context, you will frequently see the term 日程安排 used to refer to one's planned schedule or itinerary.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 時間表 / 时间表 is composed of 時間 (time) and 表 (table or list). The term 附表 literally means an attached table, and it is used when referring to a supplementary table or an appendix in a document.
Which one should you use?
While 時間表 / 时间表 is a general term for a time table, 時刻表 / 时刻表 is used specifically for fixed transport schedules such as those for buses, trains or flights. The term 日程 refers more to a sequence of events or an agenda for a person or an organization, rather than a fixed transport timetable. Additionally, 班期 is a form used for a schedule.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Taiwan, the term 行程 is commonly used to refer to a schedule or itinerary, particularly when discussing travel arrangements or trips.
How do you pronounce it?
shíjiānbiǎo
Did you know?
- While 時刻表 refers to transport, the character 刻 refers to a traditional Chinese unit of time equal to about 14.7 minutes.
- The character 表 in 時間表 can also mean 'outside' or 'surface', which is why it is used for both a list and a wristwatch.
- In mainland China, people often use the term 排班 specifically for work shifts, whereas 時間表 would sound too academic or rigid for a job roster.
Examples in context
- 请让我看一下日程安排！Please show me the schedule.This sentence is useful for asking to see the 日程.Tatoeba #2145223 by toughbird, translation #669956 by Zifre
- 日程表只受到了这次延误的轻微影响。The schedule is only slightly affected by this delay.This sentence shows how a delay affects the 日程.Tatoeba #2938652 by vicch, translation #2938653 by vicch
- 尽管事故使进度延迟了一个月，我们还是设法赶上了日程表。Although the accident has delayed progress by one month, we have managed to catch up with the schedule.This sentence demonstrates catching up with a planned 日程表.Tatoeba #2938650 by vicch, translation #2938651 by vicch
- 我会安排好我们的日程表。I will arrange our schedule.
- 我们需要安排一个会议日程。We need to arrange a meeting schedule.
- 我这周的日程安排得很满。My schedule for this week is very full.
- 我们需要安排旅行的行程。We need to arrange the travel itinerary.
- 请将会议的详细日程安排发送给我。Please send me the detailed schedule of the meeting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “schedule” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
