临时 meaning and pronunciation

临时
Simplified word
臨時
Traditional word

临时 English definition

lín shí
  • at the instant sth happens
  • temporary
  • interim
  • ad hoc

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Characters

  • 临 (lín): to face; to overlook; to arrive; to be (just) about to; just before;
  • 时 (shí): o'clock; time; when; hour; season; period;