姑且

gū qiě

HSK 7–9

Meaning

for the time being; tentatively

Definition

副词，表示暂时地、暂且地（做某事），含有让步或暂时性的意味。

Adverb meaning tentatively, for the time being, indicating a temporary or concessive action.

Usage

用于谓语前，表示在某种情况下先采取某种行动，暗示后续可能改变或另有打算。

Used before the verb to indicate doing something temporarily under certain circumstances, implying that the action may change later or there is another plan.

Examples

1 我姑且相信你一次。 (I'll believe you for now, just this once.)
2 他姑且答应了对方的要求，但心里并不认同。 (He tentatively agreed to the request, but didn't agree in his heart.)
3 我们姑且把这个问题放一放，先处理其他事情。 (Let's put this issue aside for now and deal with other things first.)
4 姑且不论对错，这种做法本身就很有问题。 (Regardless of right or wrong, the approach itself is problematic.)
5 天气不好，我们姑且在家休息一天。 (Since the weather is bad, let's just rest at home for a day.)

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