短时间

短時間

duǎnshíjiān

noun

Meanings

1 short time
2 short period
3 in the short term

Characters

period / interval

Examples

HSK 5

短时间内难以解决这个问题。

Duǎnshíjiān nèi nányǐ jiějué zhège wèntí.

It's hard to resolve this problem in the short term.

HSK 7-9

短时间的休息有助于恢复体力。

Duǎnshíjiān de xiūxi yǒuzhùyú huīfù tǐlì.

A short rest helps you recover your strength.

Tips

usage

Almost always followed by 内 (within) to mean 'in the short term': 短时间内. Compare 长时间 (long time) and 一时间 (for a moment).

Stroke Order

短 duǎn

时 shí

间 jiān