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短暂
duǎnzàn
Description
“短暂”的意思是时间很短，很快就过去了。
"短暂" means a very short period of time that passes quickly.
我们常用它来说很短的时间，比如短暂的休息或短暂的相遇。
We often use it to describe very short periods, like a 短暂 rest or 短暂 meeting.
Meanings
短暂duǎnzàn
brief; short-lived (of time)
我们只有一次短暂的见面。
We only have one brief meeting.
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Notes
- Etymology
短 means "short" and 暂 means "temporary/brief", combining to emphasize short duration.
- Nuance
describes duration of time; not used for physical length like a short stick.
In videos
“就是我们总会觉得这个快乐很短暂，”
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