Definition
期末 (qī mò) refers specifically to the end of an academic term or semester, not a calendar year. Contrast with 期中 (qī zhōng, midterm) and 年底/年终 (nián dǐ/nián zhōng, year-end). It is commonly used in phrases like 期末考试 (final exam).
noun
end of term
Examples
- 期末。qī mò de shíhou wǒmen yào kǎoshì.We have exams at the end of term.
- 期末。Wǒmen qī mò yào jiāo bàogào.We have to submit reports at the end of term.
- 期末。qī mò yǐhòu jiù fàng hánjià le.After the end of term, it's winter break.
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