片时 (piān) — a moment, a short while

Definition

Literary or written way of saying 'a moment, a short while.' 比 暂时 shorter in duration and more poetic than 片刻.

noun
a momenta short while

Examples

  • 片时
    Qǐng shāo děng piān, wǒ mǎ shàng jiù lái.
    Please wait a moment, I'll be right there.
  • 片时
    Tā chén mò le piān, rán hòu kāi kǒu shuō huà.
    He was silent for a moment, then began to speak.
  • 片时
    Zhè piān de yóu yù ràng tā shī qù le jī huì.
    This moment of hesitation made him lose the opportunity.
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