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.
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.