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“short term” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinduǎn qī

Example

短期内我们能看到效果。duǎn qī nèi wǒ men néng kàn dào xiào guǒ

We can see results in the short term.

Illustration for 短期 (short term)

How to say “short term” in Chinese

“Short term” in Chinese is 短期 (duǎn qī).

A limited stretch of time viewed as one stage, plan, or deadline rather than an ongoing period.

Full entry for 短期: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 短期

短期目标更容易实现。duǎn qī mù biāo gèng róng yì shí xiàn

Short-term goals are easier to achieve.

Tips for using 短期

  • In everyday Chinese, 短期 (duǎnqī, "short term") can directly modify a noun, while 短期内 (duǎnqī nèi, "within the short term") marks a limited time window.

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