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How to say “temporary” with 一时 and “once” with 一度

一时 (yìshí): temporary (moment) / 一度 (yídù): once (period in past)

Comparing "一时 (yìshí)" and "一度 (yídù)"

HSK 6Adverbs

Rule structure

一时 (yìshí) means "for a short while" or "temporary." 一度 (yídù) means "once in the past" or "at one time."

Examples

他一时冲动买了很多东西。 / 这个词一度很流行。

Tā yìshí chōngdòng mǎi le hěn duō dōngxi. / Zhège cí yídù hěn liúxíng.

He bought many things on impulse. / This word was once popular.

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How do you express “Comparing "一时 (yìshí)" and "一度 (yídù)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 一时 (yìshí): temporary (moment) / 一度 (yídù): once (period in past). For example: 他一时冲动买了很多东西。 / 这个词一度很流行。 — “He bought many things on impulse. / This word was once popular.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他一时冲动买了很多东西。 / 这个词一度很流行。 — “He bought many things on impulse. / This word was once popular.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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