Definition
暂且 (zànqiě) is an adverb meaning 'for the time being' — it suggests a temporary, provisional arrangement that will likely change. It is more formal and literary than 暂时 (zànshí), which can also be an adjective ('temporary'). 姑且 (gūqiě) is similar but adds a sense of 'tentatively, as a concession'; 权 (quán) as an adverb is even more literary and rare in speech.
adverb
for the time beingfor nowtemporarily
Examples
- 暂且。Wǒmen zàn qiě xiūxi yíxià.Let's take a break for now.
- 暂且。Zhège wèntí zàn qiě bù tán.Let's not discuss this issue for the time being.
- 暂且。Tā zàn qiě zhù zài péngyou jiā.He's staying at a friend's place for now.
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