Chinese word dictionary

临时

línshí · as the time draws near; at the last moment; temporary; interim; ad hoc

Word information

Simplified临时
Traditional臨時
Pinyinlínshí
Part of speech副、形
HSK 3.05
HSK 2.05

How to learn 临时

Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.

When the word appears in a sentence, check whether its part of speech and meaning match the definition shown here. Chinese words can change nuance with context.