二期 (èr jī) — second phase; second stage (of a multi-phase project, plan, clinical trial, etc.)

Definition

二期 (èr jī) marks the second phase in a planned, multi-stage project, treatment, or construction — distinct from 初期 ('initial phase') which marks the start. Written/formal register; used in project plans, clinical trials, and development contexts.

adjective
second phasesecond stage (of a multi-phase project, plan, clinical trial, etc.)

Examples

  • 二期
    Zhè ge lóu pán èr jī de gōng chéng yǐ jīng kāi shǐ le.
    Construction of the second phase of this housing development has already begun.
  • 二期
    Bìng rén xū yào jiē shòu èr jī zhì liáo.
    The patient needs to receive the second phase of treatment.
  • 二期
    Wǒ men zhèng zài guī huà èr jī de xiàng mù nèi róng.
    We are currently planning the content of the second-phase project.

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