刹那
chà nà
Definitions
- 1. an instant (Sanskrit: ksana); split second; the twinkling of an eye
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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
1 shown在那 刹那 ，他明白了。
In that instant, he understood.
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