刹那

chà nà

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. an instant (Sanskrit: ksana); split second; the twinkling of an eye

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 永恒 yǒng héng 永恒 yǒng héng eternal 时间长久: eternal

Related words

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• 顷刻 qǐng kè 顷刻 qǐng kè instantly 很短的时间，常用于书面: instantly

Synonyms

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• 瞬间 shùn jiān 瞬间 shùn jiān in an instant 极短的时间: in an instant
• 霎时 shà shí 霎时 shà shí in a split second 书面语，一瞬间: in a split second

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse with ‘一刹那’ (an instant), which is the more common expression; ‘刹那’ alone can appear in classical poetry but is less frequent in daily speech.

Formality

‘刹那’ is formal and often used in written Chinese, typically in literary or philosophical contexts.

Example Sentences

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在那 刹那 ，他明白了。

In that instant, he understood.

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Words Containing 刹那

• 一刹那 一刹那 yī chà nà: a moment

Child Words of 刹那

• 那 那 nà: (specifier) that; the; those (colloquial pr. [nèi])
• 刹 刹 shā: to brake