临时 (lín shí) — (adjective) temporary, interim; (adverb) at the last moment, on short notice
Definition
Use 临时 when something is done or arranged on short notice, often unexpectedly (an adverbial sense). As an adjective it means 'temporary' like 暂时 but emphasizes being last-minute rather than short-term.
adjective
temporaryinterim
adverb
at the last momenton short notice
Examples
- 临时。Gōng sī xū yào yì xiē lín shí yuán gōng.The company needs some temporary employees.
- 临时。Wǒ men lín shí jué dìng bú qù cān jiā jù huì le.We decided at the last moment not to go to the party.
- 临时，。Tā lín shí yǒu shì, bù néng lái le.He had something come up at the last moment and can't come.
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