Word: 临时 (línshí) Traditional: 臨時 临时 dictionary entry línshí as the time draws near; at the last moment; temporary; interim; ad hoc Full dictionary entry for 临时 Example sentences using 临时 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 我临时有事，不能去你家了。 Wǒ línshí yǒushì, bùnéng qù nǐ jiā le. Something came up at the last moment, so I can't come to your place. 这只是一个临时办法。 Zhè zhǐshì yí gè línshí bànfǎ. This is only a temporary solution.