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顷刻
qǐngkè
Description
"顷刻"的意思是很短很短的时间，就是一下子、马上的意思。
"顷刻" means a very short period of time, like instantly or immediately.
这个词常常用在书面语里，比如"顷刻之间"。
This word is often used in written language, for example, "顷刻之间".
Meanings
顷刻qǐngkè
a moment; in an instant
大雨顷刻就停了。
The heavy rain stopped immediately.
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Notes
- Nuance
literary and formal; in speech people say 一下子 or 马上 instead.
- Etymology
顷 means a short while, 刻 means a unit of time (about 15 minutes).
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