Definition
转眼间 is a time noun meaning 'in the blink of an eye' — an extremely short moment. Though labeled as a noun, it is most commonly used as an adverb in sentences, equivalent to 'in an instant'. Be aware that the input pinyin 'zhuǎi' is a likely data error; the correct pronunciation is zhuǎn yǎn jiān.
n.
(time noun) an extremely short momentthe blink of an eye
Examples
- 转眼间，。Zài zhuǎi, tā zuòchū le juédìng.In the blink of an eye, he made a decision.
- 转眼间，。zhuǎi hěn duǎn, dàn hěn zhòngyào.The blink of an eye is very short, but very important.
- 转眼间。Tā yòng le zhuǎi de shíjiān jiù xiě wán le.He finished writing in just the blink of an eye.
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