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瞬间

shùnjiān
noun★Intermediate💡 moment
general

A very brief period of time; a moment.

他瞬间明白了我的意思。

He understood my meaning in an instant.

她在瞬间做出了决定。

She made the decision in a split second.

💡

Often used to describe a very short but significant period of time.

Collocations

瞬间的momentary瞬间的决定instant decision瞬间的理解instant understanding

Synonyms

片刻刹那一刹那一眨眼

Antonyms

长时间永远

Related Phrases

瞬间的美phrase
momentary beauty
瞬间的沉默phrase
momentary silence

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'瞬间' is often used to describe a very short but impactful moment, such as a decision, realization, or event.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

While '瞬间' can be translated as 'moment,' it often carries a stronger emphasis on brevity and significance compared to the English word.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '瞬' (shùn, meaning 'blink of an eye') and '间' (jiān, meaning 'interval' or 'space between'). Together, they describe a very brief period of time.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used both literally to describe a short time period and figuratively to emphasize the brevity and significance of a moment.

Word Breakdown

瞬
blink of an eye
root
+
间
interval, space between
root
汉英词典

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