闪烁
shǎn shuò
Definitions
- 1. flickering
- 2. twinkling
- 3. evasive
- 4. vague (of speech)
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Word relationships
Related words
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Common mistakes
When describing a person's speech as 'evasive' or 'vague,' do not use 闪烁 alone; it usually collocates with 言辞 (yáncí) or 其词 (qící), as in 言辞闪烁 (yáncí shǎnshuò) or 闪烁其词 (shǎnshuò qící). Using it alone may cause confusion with the literal meaning of flickering light.
Example Sentences
1 shown天上的星星在 闪烁 。
The stars in the sky are twinkling.
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