暂 (zàn) - Temporary, provisional, brief & for the time being

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zàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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暂 · zàn

Temporary, provisional, brief;

for the time being;

to suspend;

to pause.

Temporary, provisional, brieffor the time beingto suspend

Usage highlights

TemporaryTemporarilyBrieflyTemporary residenceTemporary measureSuspend

Synonyms

  • 临— temporary, provisional
  • 短— short, brief

Antonyms

  • 永— permanent, eternal
  • 久— long-lasting

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please wait a moment (请稍等片刻).
  • This is a temporary measure (这是暂行的措施).
  • The meeting is temporarily postponed (会议暂缓).
  • I'll stay here for a short while (我暂住在这里).

Collocations

  • Temporary(暂时)
  • Temporarily(暂且)
  • Briefly(短暂)
  • Temporary residence(暂住)
  • Temporary measure(暂行)
  • Suspend(暂停)

Idioms

  • Temporary expedient(权宜之计)
  • Brief encounter(短暂相逢)
  • Temporary relief(暂解燃眉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects a pragmatic approach in Chinese culture, acknowledging impermanence and the need for interim solutions.
  • Used in administrative and legal contexts to denote provisional regulations or temporary status.
  • Implies a sense of transition rather than permanence, often with the expectation of future change.

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