shà
shí

common
literary
noun
time

Meaning of 霎时

霎时 means a very short time; an instant; a split second. Pronounced shà shí.

  • a very short time; an instant; a split second

Definitions & Examples

Shà
shí
 
tiān
kōng
zhōng
yún
 

In an instant, dark clouds filled the sky.

Tīng
dào
zhè
ge
xiāo
xi
 
shà
shí
liǎn
cāng
bái
 

Upon hearing the news, his face turned pale instantly.

Shà
shí
jiān
 
qīng
pén
ér
xià
 

In a split second, heavy rain poured down.

Dēng
huǒ
shà
shí
miè
 
quán
chǎng
piàn
hēi
 

The lights went out instantly, plunging the entire hall into darkness.