Definition
时期 is a general noun for a period or phase of time. It is broader than 期间 (qī jiān), which specifies the duration within which something occurs, and contrasts with 阶段 (jiē duàn), which emphasizes a discrete stage in a process.
noun
periodphase
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 士气shì qìsound-alikemorale
Examples
- 时期。Zhège shí qī de tiānqì hěn hǎo.The weather during this period is very good.
- 时期。Nàge shí qī tā qùle hěn duō dìfang.During that period, he went to many places.
- 时期。Zhè shì yí gè zhòngyào de shí qī.This is an important period.
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