Word
临时 — Chinese word meaning
HSK 5
临时 (lín shí) is a Chinese word: temporary, provisional, at the last moment. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 临时
副 adverb
temporary, provisional, at the last moment
这是临时决定的。
This was a last-minute decision.
形 adjective
temporary
这是一个临时的解决方案。
This is a temporary solution.
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Structure & writing
临 is not used as a component in any other character.
临 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
Stroke order
时 is not used as a component in any other character.
consists of
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