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瞬间
shùnjiān
Description
“瞬间”是指非常短的时间，就像眼睛眨一下那么快。
"瞬间" refers to a very short period of time, as quick as a blink of an eye.
我们常用它来说一件事情发生得很快。
We often use it to say that something happens very quickly.
Meanings
瞬间shùnjiān
an instant; a moment; in the blink of an eye
那个瞬间，我很开心。
I was very happy at that moment.
瞬间shùnjiān
in a flash; instantly (as an adverb)
灯瞬间就亮了。
The light turned on instantly.
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Notes
- Etymology
瞬 means to blink and 间 means interval, together "the time of one blink."
- Nuance
emphasizes extreme brevity, stronger and more vivid than plain 一下 or 很快.
In videos
“就会让你瞬间回到20多岁的感觉啊。”
“你最近有没有一个有点小快乐的瞬间”
“因为我觉得快乐的瞬间已经过去了”
“让我的眼睛瞬间放大三倍”
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