Definition
临时性 is an abstract noun ending with 性, meaning 'temporary nature' or 'provisionality'. It describes the quality of something being temporary, short-term, or interim, and is commonly used in formal, written Chinese (e.g. work arrangements, policies, solutions).
n.
temporary natureprovisionality
Examples
- 临时性，。Zhège gōngzuò tōngcháng shì lín shí xìng de, bú shì chángqī zhíwèi.This job is usually temporary, not a permanent position.
- ，临时性。Yīnwèi dàlóu wéixiū, gōngsī línshí ānpái le lín shí xìng de bàngōng dìdiǎn.Because of the building renovation, the company arranged a temporary office location.
- 临时性。Zhè zhǒng lín shí xìng de zhèngcè zhǐ zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià shìyòng.This kind of temporary policy only applies in emergency situations.
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