阵子 (zhèn zǐ) — (measure word) a period of time, a while
Definition
阵子 is a measure word (in 一阵子, 这阵子) for a stretch of time, used in casual speech. Similar in role to 段 in 一段时间, but more colloquial and less formal.
measure word
a period of timea while
Examples
- 阵子。Qián zhèn zǐ wǒ yì zhí zài máng gōng zuò.I've been busy with work the past little while.
- 阵子。Wǒ men yǒu hǎo zhèn zǐ méi jiàn miàn le.We haven't seen each other for quite a while.
- 阵子。Zhè zhèn zǐ tiān qì zhēn bú cuò.The weather has been really nice these days.
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