为期 (wéi qī) — lasting (a certain period of time); to be completed by (a certain date)

Definition

为期 (wéiqī) describes a fixed duration or deadline of an event, plan, or task. Unlike 长期 ('long-term') or 永久 ('permanent'), it always implies a specific, finite period.

verb
lasting (a certain period of time)to be completed by (a certain date)

Examples

  • 为期
    Zhè cì kǎo shì wéi qī liǎng gè xiǎo shí.
    This exam lasts two hours.
  • 为期
    Wǒ men yǒu yí gè wéi qī sān gè yuè de péi xùn.
    We have a three-month training.
  • 为期
    Zhè xiàng rèn wu wéi qī yì zhōu wán chéng.
    This task must be completed within one week.

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