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短暂 (duǎn zàn): of short duration; brief; momentary

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
of short duration; brief; momentary
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • of short duration
  • brief
  • momentary

Chinese explanation

  • 形容时间非常短,很快就结束。常用来描述持续时间不长的事情或状态,既可以指几秒钟、几分钟,也可以指几天、几个月。例如短暂的停留、短暂的幸福、短暂的生命。强调与漫长或永久相对。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

short

HSK 7

temporary

Example sentences

。

His brief stay made everyone feel regretful.

。

This short journey was full of beautiful memories.

,。

After a brief silence, he began to speak.

,。

Although happiness is brief, it is worth cherishing.

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