近期

近期 means 'recently' or 'in the near future,' indicating a time frame that is close to the present. It is often used to refer to events or actions that have happened or will happen shortly.

The character 近 (jìn) means 'near' or 'close,' and 期 (qī) means 'period' or 'time.' Together, they form a term that describes a short span of time around the present moment, making it distinct from more general terms like 'now' or 'currently.'

近期 is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, especially in news reports, business contexts, and daily conversations. It can also imply a sense of urgency or immediacy, as in '近期的计划' (recent plans) or '近期的活动' (upcoming activities).