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    Referring to the near future or recent period with 近期 (jìnqī)

    Time Expressions

    Explanation

    近期 (jìnqī) is a noun meaning 'near future,' 'recent period,' or 'in the near term.' It refers to a time frame that is close to the present, either just past or soon to come. It is commonly used in news and formal writing.

    Examples

    • 近期房价有所下降。

      Jìnqī fángjià yǒusuǒ xiàjiàng.

      Housing prices have dropped somewhat recently.

    • 公司近期会发布一款新产品。

      Gōngsī jìnqī huì fābù yī kuǎn xīn chǎnpǐn.

      The company will release a new product in the near future.

    • 近期天气变化很大,大家注意保暖。

      Jìnqī tiānqì biànhuà hěn dà, dàjiā zhùyì bǎonuǎn.

      The weather has been changing a lot recently, so everyone should keep warm.

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