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
- 同期入职 (tóngqī rùzhí): to join a company at the same time.
- 同期销售额 (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.