姑且

gū qiě

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Rare

Definitions

1. for the time being
2. tentatively

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Word relationships

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权且

quán qiě

temporarily

带有让步意味，常用于书面语

Synonyms

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暂且

zàn qiě

for now

暂时先这样处理

暂时

zàn shí

temporary

短期内非永久性地

Usage notes

Collocations

姑且常用于提出临时方案，后常接‘这样、那么’等词，如‘姑且这样吧’。

Common mistakes

不要将姑且与暂且混淆；姑且含有更强的让步和勉强意味，而暂且侧重短期。

Example Sentences

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我们姑且试试这个方法。

Let's try this method for now.

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Child Words of 姑且

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paternal aunt

姑且