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How do I use 临时 (línshí) to express something that is temporary?

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临时 (línshí) can be used to express something that is temporary. It is an adjective that means "interim, temporary, provisional; at the time when it happens, at the last moment". It can be used to describe a situation or action that is not permanent or long-lasting. For example, 他们只是临时解决了这个问题 (tāmen zhǐshì línshí jiějué le zhège wèntí) meaning "they only solved the problem temporarily".

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Are there any other words that mean something similar to 临时 (línshí)?

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Yes, there are several other Chinese words that convey meanings similar to 临时 (línshí), which means "interim, temporary, provisional; at the time when it happens, at the last moment." Here are a few:

1. 暂时 (zànshí) - This word means "temporary" or "for the time being." It implies a situation that is not permanent and may change in the future.

2. 过渡 (guòdù) - This term translates to "transition" or "interim" and is often used in contexts where something is in a transitional phase, such as a government or a system.

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暂时 and 临时 are different:
- 暂时 zàn shí [n] (for) the time being, (for) the present, (for the) moment
- 临时 lín shí [adj/adv] interim, temporary, provisional; at the time when it happens, at the last moment

1. 临时 can be an adjective meaning "provisional, interim". 暂时 cannot be used in this meaning. For instance, we can say 临时工 (day laborer, temporary worker) and 临时演员 (extra, walk-on part). 暂时 cannot be used in these phrases.
2. 暂时 emphasizes that the time is short and will not last. Example: 钱暂时有些紧缺。 Money is a bit tight at the moment.

Let's compare these two sentences:
- 他把车暂时停在了路边。 He parked his car by the side of the road for the moment. - emphasizing that the car is parked there only for a short while (as opposed to for a long time)
- 他把车临时停在了路边。 He parked his car by the side of the road at that time. - emphasizing that the decision/action of parking the car happened only at that last moment because of the situation. The situation could be that at that moment the person realized that there are no other places to park the car.

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