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How to say “within” a time period in Chinese with 在…内

在 (zài) + Time Period + 内 (nèi) + Verb

Expressing "within" a period of time using "在 (zài) … 内 (nèi)"

HSK 5Sentence Patterns

Rule structure

在 (zài)…内 (nèi) specifies a time limit or boundary and means "within" a period. 内 (nèi) can be replaced by 之内 (zhīnèi) in more formal contexts.

Examples

请在一周内完成报告。

Qǐng zài yī zhōu nèi wánchéng bàogào.

Please complete the report within one week.

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How do you express “Expressing "within" a period of time using "在 (zài) … 内 (nèi)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 在 (zài) + Time Period + 内 (nèi) + Verb. For example: 请在一周内完成报告。 — “Please complete the report within one week.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

请在一周内完成报告。 — “Please complete the report within one week.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.

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