‘暂行’ is a compound word meaning 'provisional' or 'to implement temporarily.' The first character 暂 (zàn) means 'for the time being' or 'temporary,' while 行 (xíng) means 'to carry out' or 'to implement.' Together, they describe rules, measures, policies, or systems that are put into effect for a limited period—usually pending further review, refinement, or official approval. It’s commonly used in formal, administrative, or institutional contexts, such as government notices, company regulations, or academic guidelines.

This term carries a sense of intentionality and formality: it signals that something is not permanent but has full practical force during its trial period. You’ll often see it in phrases like ‘暂行办法’ (provisional regulation), ‘暂行条例’ (interim ordinance), or ‘暂行规定’ (temporary rule). While it can function as an adjective ('a provisional policy') or verb ('to implement provisionally'), it rarely appears alone—it almost always modifies or follows a noun indicating the thing being implemented.