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    Expressing "for a short while" with 一时 (yìshí) as a noun

    HSK 5
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    一时 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    一时 can function as a noun phrase meaning "a short period of time" or "for the moment." It indicates that something is temporary or occurs briefly. For example, 一时的冲动 means "a momentary impulse."

    Examples

    • 他一时的冲动，辞掉了工作。

      Tā yìshí de chōngdòng, cídiào le gōngzuò.

      He quit his job on a momentary impulse.

    • 别因为一时的困难就放弃。

      Bié yīnwèi yìshí de kùnnan jiù fàngqì.

      Don't give up because of temporary difficulties.

    • 那只是一时的情绪，过几天就好了。

      Nà zhǐshì yìshí de qíngxù, guò jǐ tiān jiù hǎo le.

      It's just a passing mood; it'll be fine in a few days.

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