Meaning

    regularly; at regular intervals

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► dìng qī
    Tone numbers: ding4 qi1

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 定期
    Simplified: 定期

    First Character: 定 (dìng) – to set; to fix; to determine; to decide; to order
    Second Character: 期 (qī) – a period of time; phase; stage; (used for issue of a periodical, courses of study); time; term; period; to hope

Examples of Dìng Qī

    ► Wǎngyè shàng de xùnxī huì dìngqī gēngxīn.
    網頁上的訊息會定期更新｡
    网页上的讯息会定期更新｡
    The webpage information will be updated periodically.

    ► Dìngqī jiànkāng jiǎnchá shì yǒu bìyào de.
    定期健康檢查是有必要的｡
    定期健康检查是有必要的｡
    Regular health exams are necessary.