瞬间

shùn jiān

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HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. in an instant
2. in a flash

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 永恒 yǒng héng 永恒 yǒng héng eternal eternity, the opposite of a fleeting instant: eternal

Related words

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• 刹那 chà nà 刹那 chà nà an instant (Sanskrit: ksana); split second; the twinkling of an eye a very brief moment, often used in Buddhist contexts or poetically: an instant (Sanskrit: ksana); split second; the twinkling of an eye

Synonyms

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• 霎时 shà shí 霎时 shà shí in a split second both mean in an instant, used in literary contexts: in a split second

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 一 (一瞬间) to emphasize brevity; can be followed by 就 to indicate an immediate result.

Common mistakes

瞬间 is usually used as a noun or adverb meaning 'in an instant'; avoid using it as a verb or adjective.

Example Sentences

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摄影师捕捉到了一个美丽的 瞬间 。

The photographer captured a beautiful moment.

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Words Containing 瞬间

• 一瞬间 一瞬间 yī shùn jiān: split second
• 瞬间转移 瞬间转移 shùn jiān zhuǎn yí: teleportation

Child Words of 瞬间

• 间 间 jiān: between
• 间 间 jiàn: gap
• 瞬 瞬 shùn: to wink