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临时
línshí
Description
"临时"的意思是不是长期的，或者事情突然发生、不是提前计划好的。
"临时" means not long-term, or something that happens suddenly without prior planning.
比如"临时工"就是短时间的工作，"临时决定"就是突然做的决定。
For example, "临时工" is a short-term job, and "临时决定" is a decision made suddenly.
Meanings
临时línshí
temporary; provisional; short-term
这是一个临时的办公室。
This is a temporary office.
临时línshí
at the last moment; when the time comes
我临时决定不去了。
I decided at the last minute not to go.
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Notes
- Etymology
临 (approach/be near) + 时 (time), literally "as the time nears," i.e. on the spot.
- Nuance
临时 stresses short-term or last-minute; 暂时 stresses "for now, for the time being."
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