暂 (zàn) — temporarily
Definition
Literary, single-character adverb meaning 'temporarily / for now' — usually paired with 时 or 且 (暂且 is the common written form). Compared to 临时, it marks a short pause rather than a last-minute, on-short-notice situation.
adverb
temporarily
Easily confused
Examples
- 。Zhè ge fāng àn zàn shí wú fǎ shí shī.This plan cannot be implemented temporarily.
- 暂。zàn Bù kǎo lǜ chū guó liú xué de shì.Let's not consider studying abroad for now.
- ，。Wèn tí bǐ jiào fù zá, zàn qiě fàng yi fàng.The problem is rather complicated; let's set it aside for now.
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