How to say “within” a time period in Chinese with 在…内
在 (zài) + Time Period + 内 (nèi) + Verb
在 (zài)…内 (nèi) — within a time period
在 (zài) + Time Period + 内 (nèi) + Verb
HSK 5Sentence Patterns在 (zài)…内 (nèi) — within a time period
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.
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.
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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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “within a time period” in Chinese with 在…内?
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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