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The word "暂时" is formed by combining the character "暂", meaning temporary, which itself is composed of "日" (sun/day) and "斩" (cut), implying a cut or interruption in continuity, with the character "时", meaning time, formed from "日" (sun) and "寸" (measure), indicating time as measured by the sun. Together, they create a compound that directly denotes a temporary or fleeting period.

Example Sentences Hide

这个计划暂时停止了。

Zhège jìhuà zànshí tíngzhǐ le.

This plan has been temporarily stopped.

我们暂时需要在这里住几天。

Wǒmen zànshí xūyào zài zhèlǐ zhù jǐ tiān.

We need to stay here temporarily for a few days。

这只是暂时的困难，我们会克服的。

Zhè zhǐshì zànshí de kùnnán, wǒmen huì kèfú de.

This is only a temporary difficulty; we will overcome it.

如果有暂时的解决办法，请先告诉我。

Rúguǒ yǒu zànshí de jiějué bànfǎ, qǐng xiān gàosù wǒ.

If there is a temporary solution, please tell me first.

由于突发情况，道路被暂时封闭，车辆需绕行。

Yóuyú tūfā qíngkuàng, dàolù bèi zànshí fēngbì, chēliàng xū ràoxíng.

Due to an unexpected situation, the road is temporarily closed, and vehicles need to detour.

Word Definition - 暂时

zàn shí temporary; provisional; for the time being

Individual Character Details

暂 zàn, zàn
时 shí, shí, shí