同期

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"同期" (tóngqī) refers to people or things that belong to the same time period or cohort. It is commonly used to describe classmates, colleagues, or events occurring in the same timeframe.

Common Contexts

  • Referring to classmates or colleagues who started or graduated in the same year.
  • Comparing data or performance during the same period in different years (e.g., sales figures).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 同期 (tóngqī rùzhí): to join a company at the same time.
  • 同期销售 (tóngqī xiāoshòu'é): sales during the same period.
  • 大学同期 (dàxué tóngqī): university classmates from the same year.

Usage Notes

"同期" emphasizes the shared timing aspect and is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts. It differs from "同学" which specifically means classmates but does not necessarily imply the same year. Avoid confusing "同期" with "同时" (simultaneously), which focuses on simultaneous action rather than cohort or period.

Example Sentences

We were university classmates in the same year and have kept in touch since

This company's sales during the same period this year increased by 20%

He and I joined the company at the same time, so we often work overtime