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    Referring to a validity period with 有效期 (yǒuxiàoqī)

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    Explanation

    有效期 (yǒuxiàoqī) is a noun meaning "validity period" or "expiration date." It is commonly used for passports, visas, medications, and food products to indicate how long something remains valid or usable.

    Examples

    • 你的护照有效期是什么时候？

      Nǐ de hùzhào yǒuxiàoqī shì shénme shíhòu?

      When does your passport expire?

    • 这张优惠券的有效期到月底。

      Zhè zhāng yōuhuìquàn de yǒuxiàoqī dào yuèdǐ.

      This coupon is valid until the end of the month.

    • 这种药的有效期只有一年。

      Zhè zhǒng yào de yǒuxiàoqī zhǐ yǒu yī nián.

      This medicine has a shelf life of only one year.

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