Chinese word dictionary
临时
línshí · as the time draws near; at the last moment; temporary; interim; ad hoc
Simplified临时
Traditional臨時
Pinyinlínshí
Part of speech副、形
HSK 3.05
HSK 2.05
Character breakdown
Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.
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.
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