- 临时工 línshígōng temporary workera person hired for a short period of time or for an informal role; a temp
- 临时性 línshíxìng temporarinessThe quality of being temporary or provisional; used to describe measures or states that are not permanent.
- 临时代办 línshídàibàn chargé d'affaires ad interimA diplomat who temporarily performs the duties of an ambassador when the ambassador is absent or the post is vacant.
- 临时抱佛脚 línshíbàofójiǎo to seek help at the last moment(idiom) to wait until the last moment to seek help or take action; literally "to clasp the Buddha's feet only when in trouble" instead of preparing in advance
- 临时动议 línshídòngyì extempore motiona motion or proposal made during a meeting that is not on the scheduled agenda
- 临时政府 línshízhèngfǔ provisional governmentprovisional or interim government; an emergency government authority set up to manage a political transition
- 临时演员 línshíyǎnyuán extraan extra in a film or theater production; a part-time actor
- 临时解雇 línshíjiěgù layoffA temporary dismissal from employment
- 临时贷款 línshídàikuǎn bridging loanshort-term loan provided to cover a temporary gap in financing; bridging loan
- 临时保姆 línshíbǎomǔ babysitterbabysitter; temporary caregiver
- 平时不烧香，临时抱佛脚 píngshíbùshāoxiānglínshíbàofójiǎo to panic at the last minuteliterally meaning to never burn incense when all is well, but to clutch at Buddha's feet when in a crisis; used to describe neglecting preparation until the last moment and then acting in a panic
- 临时分居 línshífēnjū trial separationa temporary arrangement where a married couple lives apart while deciding whether to divorce
- 临时会 línshíhuì unscheduled meetingAn extraordinary session or meeting called to discuss specific issues or handle emergencies, as opposed to a regular scheduled session.