稍纵即逝 (shāo) — (idiom) fleeting; transient; quickly passing
Definition
Literary idiom meaning something passes in an instant — used for time, chances, or youth that vanish the moment they appear. Writes/speaks more formally than plain 短暂.
idiom
fleetingtransientquickly passing
Examples
- 稍纵即逝，。Shí jiān shāo, wǒ men yào hǎo hǎo lì yòng.Time is fleeting; we must make good use of it.
- 稍纵即逝，。Zhè ge jī huì shāo, nǐ bì xū mǎ shàng jué dìng.This opportunity is fleeting; you must decide immediately.
- 稍纵即逝，。Qīng chūn shāo, yào hǎo hǎo zhēn xī.Youth is fleeting; cherish it well.
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