临时

临时 línshí

Temporary

临时 in a sentence HSK 5 繁體臨時 linshi

What 临时 means

Temporary

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Character by character

临时 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

临

lín

To face (reach - be about to - copy)

时

shí

When (time - hour - season - o'clock)

Words that share a character with 临时

How to write 临时

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临时 in a sentence

这是一个临时的安排。

Zhè shì yí ge línshí de ānpái.

This is a temporary arrangement.

他临时有事，来不了了。

Tā línshí yǒu shì, lái bu liǎo le.

Something came up at the last minute, so he cannot come.

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Questions about 临时

What does 临时 mean in English?

临时 is pronounced línshí and means Temporary.

How do you pronounce 临时?

临时 is línshí in pinyin — written linshi without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 临时?

临时 is written with 2 characters: 临 (lín) To face (reach - be about to - copy), 时 (shí) When (time - hour - season - o'clock). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

How is 临时 written in traditional Chinese?

臨時. The simplified form 临时 is used in mainland China and Singapore; 臨時 is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. Both are pronounced línshí.

Is 临时 an HSK word?

Yes — 临时 is on the official HSK 5 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 5 page.

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