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临时 (adjective)

Temporary; provisional; for a short time only.

💬 Example

"他在公司里做临时工。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'LINking' to a 'SHIft' in plans. You are linking to the current time because things are changing right now.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
暂时 短期 权宜
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 临时 instead of 暂时 for 'for now'. → 我暂时住在这里。

Saying '临时目标' for 'short-term goal'. → 短期目标。

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