转瞬即逝 (zhuǎi) — fleeting, ephemeral, gone in a flash
Definition
Literary idiom: something vanishes the instant it appears — lasting only a single blink. Written/elevated register, used for beauty, youth, or chances.
idiom
fleetingephemeralgone in a flash
Examples
- 转瞬即逝，。Měi lì de fēng jǐng suī rán zhuǎi, què ràng rén nán wàng.Beautiful scenery, though fleeting, is unforgettable.
- 转瞬即逝，。Qīng chūn zhuǎi, wǒ men yīng gāi zhēn xī měi yí kè.Youth passes in a flash; we should cherish every moment.
- 转瞬即逝，。Jī huì zhuǎi, nǐ yào zhuā zhù tā.Opportunities vanish in a blink; you must seize them.
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