短暂

duǎn zàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. of short duration; brief; momentary

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 长远 cháng yuǎn 长远 cháng yuǎn long-term 持续时间长: long-term
• 永恒 yǒng héng 永恒 yǒng héng eternal 永远: eternal

Related words

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• 简短 jiǎn duǎn 简短 jiǎn duǎn brief (statement, summary etc) 时间短，常用于内容: brief (statement, summary etc)

Synonyms

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• 暂时 zàn shí 暂时 zàn shí temporary 时间短: temporary

Usage notes

Collocations

短暂通常与表示时间段的词语搭配，如“短暂的时间”、“短暂的停留”，而不与具体分钟或小时直接连用。

Common mistakes

不要将“短暂”与“暂时”混淆：“短暂”强调客观上持续时间短，“暂时”强调临时性、不会持久。

Example Sentences

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我们只有 短暂 的休息时间。

We only have a brief rest period.

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Words Containing 短暂

• 人生短暂，学术无涯 人生短暂，学术无涯 rén shēng duǎn zàn , xué shù wú yá: Life is short, learning is limitless

Child Words of 短暂

• 暂 暂 zàn: temporary
• 短 短 duǎn: short