期中 qīzhōng interim
interim; midterm
How to remember 期中: 期 a period of time + 中 middle = interim.
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How it is used
- Attributive, always before a noun: 期中考试 (qīzhōng kǎoshì, midterm exam).
- Paired with 期末 (qīmò, end of term) - school vocabulary that only modifies nouns like 考试 or 报告.