Meanings of 晚期
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 晚期
Podcast: 晚期
Podcast: 晚期
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 晚期
晚期 (wǎnqī) vs 末期 (mòqī) — choose 晚期 for a focus on a later developmental stage, while 末期 emphasizes the very end or final phase.
晚期 is often used in medical contexts to describe the final stages of illness, which can be sensitive. Be mindful of the tone when discussing topics related to health, and remember that it can also apply to projects or developments in a more neutral context. Collocations include '晚期癌症' (terminal cancer).
While 晚期 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it can be useful for HSK 4 learners who encounter discussions about health or projects. Students should focus on the related vocabulary of stages (阶段) and processes (过程) to build contextual understanding.
Learners often confuse 晚期 with 早期 (early stage), leading to misunderstanding the timeline. Ensure you use 晚期 when referring to later phases, as in '晚期治疗' (treatment in the late stage) rather than '早期治疗' (treatment in the early stage).
Pronunciation of 晚期
Drill the tone of 晚期 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Component Characters
How to say later period in Chinese
“later period” in Chinese is晚期
晚期 (wǎnqī) refers to a later period or end stage of a process or condition, often used in contexts such as stages of development, diseases, or projects. It can imply a terminal phase where outcomes are more definitive and less changeable.
When to use 晚期
晚期 is often used in medical contexts to describe the final stages of illness, which can be sensitive. Be mindful of the tone when discussing topics related to health, and remember that it can also apply to projects or developments in a more neutral context. Collocations include '晚期癌症' (terminal cancer).
晚期 or something close to it
晚期 (wǎnqī) vs 末期 (mòqī) — choose 晚期 for a focus on a later developmental stage, while 末期 emphasizes the very end or final phase.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 晚期 with 早期 (early stage), leading to misunderstanding the timeline. Ensure you use 晚期 when referring to later phases, as in '晚期治疗' (treatment in the late stage) rather than '早期治疗' (treatment in the early stage).
Write 晚期
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 晚期 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions about 晚期
You can use 晚期 in medical discussions, such as describing the late stages of an illness, or in project management to refer to the concluding phase of a project.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 晚期?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.