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    Referring to a period of time with 期 (qī)

    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Number + 期 / Modifier + 期

    Explanation

    The noun 期 (qī) means "period," "phase," or "term" and is used to denote a span of time. It commonly appears in compound words like 时期 (era), 学期 (semester), and 日期 (date), and can also function as a measure word for scheduled issues or installments.

    Examples

    • 这个学期我选了五门课。

      Zhège xuéqī wǒ xuǎn le wǔ mén kè.

      I chose five courses this semester.

    • 那段时期他过得很辛苦。

      Nà duàn shíqī tā guò de hěn xīnkǔ.

      He had a very hard time during that period.

    • 请在表格上填写出生日期。

      Qǐng zài biǎogé shàng tiánxiě chūshēng rìqī.

      Please fill in your date of birth on the form.

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