为期

wéi qī

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. (to be done) by (a certain date)
2. lasting (a certain time)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 期限 qī xiàn 期限 qī xiàn time limit 指规定的时间段: time limit
• 时间 shí jiān 时间 shí jiān time 一段时间: time

Synonyms

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• 持续 chí xù 持续 chí xù to continue 表示动作或状态延续一段时间: to continue

Usage notes

Common mistakes

为期后面必须直接接表示时间长度的词或短语，如为期三天、为期一周，不能说为期长时间。

Formality

为期常用于正式或书面场合，口语中可用‘要（多长时间）’代替。

Example Sentences

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这次会议 为期 三天。

This conference lasts three days.

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Child Words of 为期

• 期 期 qī: a period of time
• 为 为 wéi: as (in the capacity of)
• 为 为 wèi: because of