暂时性 (zàn shí xìng) — transiency, temporary nature, provisionality
Definition
A noun meaning the quality or fact of being temporary (as opposed to long-lasting or permanent). Often paired with 的 to modify another noun, e.g. 暂时性的工作.
noun
transiencytemporary natureprovisionality
Examples
- 暂时性。Zhè zhǒng gōng zuò de zàn shí xìng ràng hěn duō rén gǎn dào bù ān.The temporary nature of this job makes many people feel uneasy.
- 暂时性，。zàn shí xìng Suī rán shì wèn tí, dàn wǒ men zhǐ néng jiē shòu.Though transiency is a problem, we can only accept it.
- 暂时性。Zhè ge xiàng mù de zàn shí xìng yì wèi zhe wǒ men xū yào kuài sù wán chéng.The short-term nature of this project means we need to complete it quickly.
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