中期

• 拼音: zhōng qī
• 汉字拆解: 中 = line through rectangle representing center; 期 = 其 (phonetic) + 月 (moon/month)

含义

Middle period; mid-term; the intermediate stage of a process or duration.

Refers to the middle phase of any defined time span, whether a project, historical era, pregnancy, or term of office. Common in academic, medical, and business contexts. Often contrasted with 初期 (early period) and 后期/末期 (late period).

例句

1. 项目进入中期阶段后，我们需要重新评估预算和进度。
2. 怀孕中期是胎儿发育最快的时候，孕妇要特别注意营养。
3. 十九世纪中期，工业革命深刻改变了欧洲社会的面貌。

用法指南

语境: academic, business, medical

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 中期报告显示销售额有所增长。(The mid-term report shows an increase in sales.)
• 我们计划在中期进行一次全面评估。(We plan to conduct a comprehensive evaluation midway through.)

错误说法

• 我中期去超市买菜。(Awkward — 中期 is for formal time periods, not daily activities; use 中午 or specific times)

起源与历史

Compound of 中 (middle) and 期 (period, time). A straightforward combination indicating the middle portion of a defined timeframe.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal