adverb / adjective HSK 4
Traditional 暫時
temporarily · for the time being · for now · provisional
Meaning
暂时 means 'temporarily' or 'for the time being,' indicating that something is not permanent and will likely change in the future. It emphasizes the short-term or transitional nature of a situation, state, or action.
Usage
Commonly used to soften statements or indicate that current circumstances may change. Often appears at the beginning of a sentence or before a verb. Native speakers use it frequently in both spoken and written Chinese to express temporary arrangements, plans, or conditions.
Examples
- 01我暂时住在朋友家。.I'm temporarily staying at my friend's place.
- 02这个问题暂时无法解决。.This problem cannot be solved for the time being.
Characters
Common collocations
- 暂时没有don't have for now
- 暂时不temporarily not
- 暂时性temporary nature
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 暂 (temporary) and 时 (time) to literally mean 'temporary time,' directly expressing the concept of a limited duration.