No. 1,686 in Chinese
临时
Temporary.
In a sentence
这是一个临时决定，我们得根据情况调整。
This is a temporary decision; we need to adjust according to the circumstances.
The word '临时' is used to describe a decision or action that is provisional or not permanent.
公司需要临时工来完成这项任务。
The company needs temporary workers to complete this task.
Here, '临时' is used to qualify workers as being hired for a short-term period and not permanently.
她临时不能参加会议，需要找人代替。
She cannot attend the meeting temporarily and needs someone to replace her.
In this sentence, '临时' refers to a temporary and unexpected situation.
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