近期

jìn qī

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. near in time
2. in the near future
3. very soon
4. recent

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 前期 qián qī 前期 qián qī preceding period 与近期相对，指较早的时期: preceding period

Related words

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• 近来 jìn lái 近来 jìn lái recently 表示最近一段时间，与近期相近: recently

Synonyms

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• 最近 zuì jìn 最近 zuì jìn recently 表示最近一段时间或近期: recently
• 不久 bù jiǔ 不久 bù jiǔ not long (after) 表示不久的将来: not long (after)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

近期 can refer to recent past or near future, but context clarifies; do not use for distant past.

Formality

近期 is slightly formal, often used in written or news contexts.

Example Sentences

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近期 有雨，请带伞。

There will be rain in the near future, please bring an umbrella.

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Child Words of 近期

• 期 期 qī: a period of time
• 近 近 jìn: near