刹那间 (chà) — in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye
Definition
Literary idiom meaning 'in an instant' — used mainly in writing, not everyday speech. Same idea as 转眼间 but more bookish.
idiom
in an instantin the twinkling of an eye
Examples
- 刹那间，。chà, Tiān kōng tū rán àn le xià lái.In an instant, the sky suddenly darkened.
- 刹那间，。chà, Tā míng bai le suǒ yǒu de zhēn xiàng.In a flash, he understood all the truth.
- 刹那间，。chà, Yí dào shǎn diàn huá pò le yè kōng.In an instant, a bolt of lightning split the night sky.
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