暂且

zàn qiě

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

Definitions

1. for now
2. for the time being
3. temporarily

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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永恒

yǒng héng

eternal

forever; eternally

Related words

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姑且

gū qiě

for the time being

for the moment; tentatively

Synonyms

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暂时

zàn shí

temporary

for a short period; temporarily

Usage notes

Common mistakes

暂时 is used more broadly for 'temporary', while 暂且 is formal and often used when deferring a decision or action. Learners may overuse 暂且 in casual speech.

Formality

暂且 is formal and literary, often found in written Chinese or official contexts. It can sound stiff in everyday conversation.

Grammar

Guides that feature 暂且

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 6 min

向来, 随即, 暂且 and 届时: Formal Time Adverbs

Learn thirteen written-style time adverbs: 向来/历来 “always”, 即/随即/即时 “at once”, 届时 “when the time comes”, 一经 “once”, 就此 “at this point”, 暂且/姑且 “for now”, 尚 “still”, 尽早/早日 “as soon as possible”.

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