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片刻
piànkè
Description
"片刻"的意思是很短的时间，就是一小会儿。
"片刻" means a very short period of time, just a little while.
这是一个比较正式的词，常常用在书里或者写文章的时候。
This is a more formal word, often used in books or when writing articles.
Meanings
片刻piànkè
a short moment; a little while
请稍等片刻，我马上就来。
Please wait a moment, I'll be right there.
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Notes
- Nuance
More formal than 一会儿; common in written or polite spoken contexts.
- Etymology
片 (a slice/small piece) + 刻 (a unit of time), literally a sliver of time.
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