the corresponding time period (in a different year etc)
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同期
tóngqī
concurrent
HSK 7, unknown, rank #34994, Hard
同期
tóngqī
synchronous
HSK 7, unknown, rank #34994, Hard
tóngqī(tong2qi1) T2
1the corresponding time period (in a different year etc)
2concurrent
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March 24, 2026
同期()tóngqī(tong2qi1)
同期 refers to a specific time period that coincides with another, often used in contexts such as finance, education, or historical comparisons. It emphasizes events or data that occur simultaneously across different years or instances, highlighting their concurrent nature.
Frequency#34994DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese finance, analyzing data from the same period in different years, referred to as 同期对比 (tóngqī duìbǐ), is common for understanding trends and making forecasts, reflecting the importance of historical context in decision-making.
Memory Tip
Think of 同期 as two friends (同 - same) who are always together (期 - period). Imagine them wearing matching outfits representing their synchronous nature during the same event across different years.
Meanings of 同期
tóngqī(tong2qi1)
1the corresponding time period (in a different year etc)
2concurrent
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 同期
Quick Contrast
同期 (tóngqī) vs 同时 (tóngshí) — use 同期 for emphasizing coinciding time periods in comparisons, while 同时 is more general for simultaneous occurrences.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 同期 as two friends (同 - same) who are always together (期 - period). Imagine them wearing matching outfits representing their synchronous nature during the same event across different years.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 同期 with similar terms like 同时 (tóngshí), which means 'at the same time' but has a broader application. 同期 is more specific to time periods and can appear in formal contexts, such as reports or analyses.
HSK Study Tips
While 同期 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with time-related terms and is useful for HSK 4 and above learners focusing on discussing events and timelines in depth. Students should practice using it in sentences about past and future events.
Cultural Note
In Chinese finance, analyzing data from the same period in different years, referred to as 同期对比 (tóngqī duìbǐ), is common for understanding trends and making forecasts, reflecting the importance of historical context in decision-making.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 同期 with 同时, leading to incorrect usage like '我们在同时的销售时段' instead of '我们在同期的销售时段'. Remember, 同期 refers specifically to corresponding time periods.
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Cultural Notes for 同期
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese finance, analyzing data from the same period in different years, referred to as 同期对比 (tóngqī duìbǐ), is common for understanding trends and making forecasts, reflecting the importance of historical context in decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions about 同期
You can say '我们的销售额与去年同期相比有所上升' (Our sales have increased compared to the same period last year).
同期 is generally used in formal contexts, especially in reports or academic discussions.
It's less common in casual speech but can be used when discussing specific events or comparisons.
