稍纵即逝 — “Describes something that is very brief and fleeting”
稍纵即逝 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes something that is very brief and fleeting”. Easily missed or gone if not seized immediately, often referring to time or opportunities. Literally, “a slight letting go and it vanishes immediately”.
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稍纵即逝 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- 稍shāo
- 纵zòng
- 即jí
- 逝shì
稍纵即逝 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 稍纵即逝
美好的人生时刻总是稍纵即逝，我们应该好好珍惜。
Beautiful moments in life are always fleeting; we should cherish them well.
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Questions about 稍纵即逝
- What does 稍纵即逝 mean?
- 稍纵即逝 (shāo zòng jí shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes something that is very brief and fleeting”.
- How do you pronounce 稍纵即逝?
- 稍纵即逝 is pronounced shāo zòng jí shì in Mandarin Chinese.
- What does 稍纵即逝 literally mean?
- Literally, 稍纵即逝 means “a slight letting go and it vanishes immediately”. It is used to mean “describes something that is very brief and fleeting”.
- What is the Chinese definition of 稍纵即逝?
- 纵：放；逝：消失。稍微一放松就消失了。形容时间或机会等很容易过去。