临时
临时臨時 HSK 4 高階級 · Level 4
- as the time draws near
- at the last moment
- temporary
- interim
- ad hoc
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 临 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 临时抱佛脚。 I'm making a last minute effort.
- 正式工比临时工要好。 A permanent job is better than a temporary one.
- 夜幕降临时，孩子们回家了。 The children returned home at dusk.
- 事先打个招呼，别叫我临时抓瞎。 Let me know beforehand instead of springing it on me at the last minute.
- 家豪說他今天不來了，臨時加班。 Jia-hao said he's not coming today. He has a last-minute overtime.
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