暂且

zàn qiě

HSK 7–9

Meaning

for now; for the time being; temporarily

Definition

暂时，姑且。表示在某一时期内先做某事或保持某种状态，暗示情况可能会改变。

For the time being; tentatively. Indicates doing something or maintaining a certain state for a period of time, implying that the situation may change later.

Usage

常用于口语和书面语，表示临时性的做法或让步，后面常跟动词短语。

Commonly used in spoken and written language to indicate a temporary action or concession, often followed by a verb phrase.

Examples

1 我们暂且不考虑这个问题，先解决主要矛盾。 (Let's not consider this issue for now; let's solve the main contradiction first.)
2 你暂且在这里住下，等找到房子再搬走。 (Stay here for the time being until you find a place to move.)
3 这件事暂且放一放，等有了新消息再说。 (Put this matter aside for now, and we'll talk when we get new information.)
4 我暂且相信你的话，但你需要拿出证据。 (I'll believe you for now, but you need to provide evidence.)
5 由于天气原因，航班暂且延误。 (Due to weather conditions, the flight is temporarily delayed.)

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