临时

臨時

línshí

adjective HSK 4 #3,381

Meanings

1 temporary
2 at the last moment
3 impromptu

Characters

to face; to approach

Examples

这只是临时的安排。

Zhè zhǐshì línshí de ānpái.

This is just a temporary arrangement.

他临时改变了计划。

Tā línshí gǎibiàn le jìhuà.

He changed the plan at the last moment.

我找了一份临时工作。

Wǒ zhǎo le yí fèn línshí gōngzuò.

I found a temporary job.

Tips

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.

Stroke Order

临 lín

时 shí