临时

臨時

línshí

adjective HSK 5 #3,381

Meanings

HSK 4

这只是临时的安排。

Zhè zhǐshì línshí de ānpái.

This is just a temporary arrangement.

HSK 4

他临时改变了计划。

Tā línshí gǎibiàn le jìhuà.

He changed the plan at the last moment.

HSK 4

我找了一份临时工作。

Wǒ zhǎo le yí fèn línshí gōngzuò.

I found a temporary job.

usage

临时 can mean either 'temporary' (临时工作, temporary job) or 'at the last minute' (临时决定, last-minute decision). Context determines which meaning.

临 lín

时 shí