奄 (yǎn) — (bound form, literary) suddenly
Definition
A literary bound form meaning 'suddenly' — always attached to a partner (e.g. 奄忽, 奄然) and never used alone. Carries a written, classical tone.
bound form
(bound form, literary) suddenly
Examples
- 奄。Tā yǎn hū zhī jiān jiù xiāo shī le.He disappeared suddenly.
- 奄。Fēng shēng yǎn rán tíng zhǐ.The sound of the wind suddenly stopped.
- 奄，。yǎn Hū zhī jiān, tiān sè yǐ wǎn.In an instant, the sky had already darkened.
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