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一时
yìshí
Description
“一时”常常用来说一段很短的时间，或者事情是突然发生的。
"一时" is often used to refer to a very short period of time or something that happens suddenly.
比如你一时想不起来一个人的名字，就可以用这个词。
For example, if you can't remember someone's name for a moment, you can use this word.
Meanings
一时yìshí
for a short while; temporarily
我一时想不起他的名字。
I can't recall his name at the moment.
一时yìshí
a certain period of time
他曾经红极一时。
He was once extremely popular.
一时yìshí
suddenly; for a moment (out of impulse)
他一时冲动买了很多东西。
He impulsively bought a lot of things.
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Notes
- Etymology
一 (one) + 时 (time), literally 'one moment', meaning a brief span.
- Nuance
often paired with 想不起来 or 说不清 to mean 'can't for the moment'.
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