期中 (qī zhōng) — midterm; interim period

Definition

期中 (qī zhōng) means 'midterm' and specifically refers to the middle of an academic semester, often paired with 考试 (exam). It contrasts with 期末 (qī mò, end of term) and 中期 (zhōng qī), which is a broader 'middle period' not limited to school contexts.

noun

midterminterim period

Easily confused

其中qí zhōngsound-alikeamong them; in which; of these
器重qì zhòngsound-aliketo think highly of, to regard as valuable (often a younger person or subordinate)

Examples

期中。
qī zhōng kǎoshì zài xià gè xīngqī.
The midterm exam is next week.
期中。
Tā zhè xuéqī deqī zhōng chéngjì hěn hǎo.
His midterm grades this semester are very good.
期中。
qī zhōng de shíhou lǎoshī huì fùxí.
During the midterm period, the teacher will do review.

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