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本期 (běnqī) vs 上期 (shàngqī) — use 本期 for the current period, while 上期 refers to the previous period.
Be careful not to confuse 本期 with 过去 (guòqù), which means 'past period.' 本期 is typically used in formal contexts, such as reports or academic discussions. Common collocations include 本期报告 (běnqī bào gào - current report) and 本期业绩 (běnqī yèjì - current performance).
本期 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary list, but it may be encountered in more advanced contexts. It relates to time expressions, so focus on understanding how it fits into sentences that discuss periods or terms, especially in finance.
Learners often confuse 本期 with 上期 (shàngqī), which means 'last period.' For example, saying '本期的业绩比上期差' (This period's performance is worse than the last period) is correct, but ensure the context is clear to avoid confusion.
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How to say the current period in Chinese
“the current period” in Chinese is本期
本期 (běnqī) refers to the current period or term, often used in contexts like finance, reports, or academic terms. It emphasizes the timeframe being discussed, distinguishing it from past or future periods. This term is commonly used in business and educational settings to indicate the specific duration relevant to the context.
When to use 本期
Be careful not to confuse 本期 with 过去 (guòqù), which means 'past period.' 本期 is typically used in formal contexts, such as reports or academic discussions. Common collocations include 本期报告 (běnqī bào gào - current report) and 本期业绩 (běnqī yèjì - current performance).
本期 or something close to it
本期 (běnqī) vs 上期 (shàngqī) — use 本期 for the current period, while 上期 refers to the previous period.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 本期 with 上期 (shàngqī), which means 'last period.' For example, saying '本期的业绩比上期差' (This period's performance is worse than the last period) is correct, but ensure the context is clear to avoid confusion.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 本期
You can say: '本期的销售额比上期增长了20%' (The sales this period increased by 20% compared to the last period).
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