an instant; a split second; a flash
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
an extremely short period of time; an instant
literaryA literary and somewhat formal term derived from Buddhist Sanskrit. Often used in written language to describe fleeting moments or sudden changes. Synonymous with 'chà nà' (剎那), which is the root word.
Jiù就
zài在
nà那
yī一
chà刹
nà那
，
tā他
gǎi改
biàn变
le了
zhǔ主
yì意
。
In that very instant, he changed his mind.
Liú流
xīng星
de的
guāng光
máng芒
zhǐ只
chí持
xù续
le了
yī一
chà刹
nà那
。
The meteor's light lasted only a split second.
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Yī一
chà刹
nà那
de的
yóu犹
yù豫
，
kě可
néng能
jiù就
huì会
cuò错
guò过
jī机
huì会
。
A moment of hesitation could cause you to miss the opportunity.
Tā她
de的
xiào笑
róng容
zhǐ只
zài在
wǒ我
yǎn眼
qián前
chū出
xiàn现
le了
yī一
chà刹
nà那
，
què却
lìng令
rén人
nán难
wàng忘
。
Her smile appeared before my eyes for just a flash, yet it was unforgettable.
Lì历
shǐ史
de的
jìn进
chéng程
yǒu有
shí时
zài在
yī一
chà刹
nà那
bèi被
gǎi改
biàn变
。
The course of history is sometimes changed in an instant.