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期
qī
Description
"期"这个字常用来说时间的一段，比如"学期"、"假期"。
The character "期" is often used to refer to a period of time, such as in "学期" (semester) or "假期" (holiday).
它也可以表示希望或等待某件事发生，比如"期待"。
It can also express hope or waiting for something to happen, as in "期待" (look forward to).
Meanings
期qī
a period or phase of time
这个学期我很忙。
I'm very busy this semester.
期qī
to expect; to hope for
我很期待周末的旅行。
I'm looking forward to the weekend trip.
期qī
a scheduled date or deadline
还书的日期是明天。
The book return date is tomorrow.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant a fixed time or appointed date; now common in many time-related compounds.
- Nuance
as a standalone word 期 is rare; it mostly appears in compounds like 学期 or 期待.
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