近期 jìnqī near in time
near in time; in the near future; very soon; recent
How to remember 近期: 近 close + 期 a period of time = near in time.
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How it is used
- 'In the near term', spanning recent past into near future - 近期没有安排 (jìnqī méiyǒu ānpái) no plans in the near term; 近期上映 (jìnqī shàngyìng) opening soon.
- Contrasts with 长期 (chángqī, long-term) and 远期 (yuǎnqī, distant). More formal/planning-oriented than 最近.
Example sentences
- 我们近期内的情况应该会好转。 Wǒmen jìnqīnèi de qíngkuàng yīnggāi huì hǎozhuǎn.Our situation should improve in the near future.