定期

dìngqī

HSK 5

定期 — dìngqī

1. at regular intervals; periodically

   我们定期检查设备，确保安全。 wǒmen dìngqījiǎnchá shèbèi quèbǎoānquán — We check the equipment periodically to ensure safety.

2. fixed-term; limited to a fixed period of time (e.g., deposits, contracts)

   他在银行开了一个一年期的定期存款。 tā zài yínháng kāi le yígè yīniánqī de dìngqīcúnkuǎn — He opened a one-year fixed-term deposit at the bank.