定期

dìng qī

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. at set dates
2. at regular intervals
3. periodic
4. limited to a fixed period of time
5. fixed term

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 按时 àn shí 按时 àn shí on time Both indicate doing something according to a schedule, but 定期 emphasizes fixed intervals, while 按时 means 'on time'.: on time
• 经常 jīng cháng 经常 jīng cháng frequently; constantly; regularly; often 定期 means at regular intervals, while 经常 means 'often' without a fixed schedule.: frequently; constantly; regularly; often

Usage notes

Collocations

定期 often precedes disyllabic verbs like 检查, 维护, 存款, and is rarely used alone.

Example Sentences

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我 定期 去检查身体。

I go for a health check-up regularly.

这辆车需要 定期 保养。

This car needs regular maintenance.

請 定期 填寫。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 793254)

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Words Containing 定期

• 不定期 不定期 bù dìng qī: non-scheduled
• 定期储蓄 定期储蓄 dìng qī chǔ xù: fixed deposit (banking)
• 定期存款 定期存款 dìng qī cún kuǎn: fixed deposit

Child Words of 定期

• 定 定 dìng: to set
• 期 期 qī: a period of time