nhất thời
[ɲət̚˧˦ tʰəːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) temporary; transient
AdjectiveRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi nhất thời hồ đồ.I made a bad decision / lost my temper in the heat of the moment.
Dường như ngày tháng mình cùng với nhau,
Chỉ là yêu thương nhất thời.It seems that our moments together were nothing but elated feelings.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “nhất thời” mean?
(adjective) temporary; transient
Is “nhất thời” formal or informal?
nhất thời is generally formal.