gan6 kei4近期
Jyutpinggan6 kei4
Yalegahn kèih
Definition
A recent period of time; recently or in recent times.
neutraltime
How it's used
Functions primarily as a time noun to describe a period leading up to the present. While it is interchangeable with 最近 in many contexts, 近期 often carries a slightly more formal or professional tone, making it common in news reports or business discussions. It is frequently used to frame a broader span of time rather than just the immediate past.
Examples
The weather has been very unstable recently, it rains all the time.
Have you seen any good movies recently?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it as an adverb to modify verbs directly like in English. Instead of saying 近期去旅行, it is more natural to say 近期我會去旅行 or 我近期會去旅行.
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