定期 dìngqī at set dates
at set dates; at regular intervals; periodic; limited to a fixed period of time; fixed term
How to remember 定期: 定 decide + 期 a period of time = at set dates.
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How it is used
- Means 'at regular, set intervals,' usually right before a verb: 定期检查 (dìngqī jiǎnchá) - regular checkups. Also attributive, as in 定期存款 (dìngqī cúnkuǎn) - a fixed-term bank deposit. Its opposite is 不定期 (bú dìngqī), irregular or as-needed, 不定期检查 (bú dìngqī jiǎnchá) checks at irregular times.
Example sentences
- 她定期去看牙医，所以她很少牙痛。 Tā dìngqī qù kàn yáyī, suǒyǐ tā hěnshǎo yátòng.She visits the dentist on a regular basis, so she seldom gets toothaches.