旋生旋灭 — “To arise and perish almost immediately”
旋生旋灭 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to arise and perish almost immediately”. To be very short-lived or transient. Literally, “Immediately born, immediately perish”.
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这个流行趋势真是旋生旋灭，很快就被新的潮流取代了。
This fashion trend truly arises and perishes quickly, it was soon replaced by new styles.
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What does 旋生旋灭 mean?
旋生旋灭 (xuán shēng xuán miè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to arise and perish almost immediately”.
How do you pronounce 旋生旋灭?
旋生旋灭 is pronounced xuán shēng xuán miè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 旋生旋灭 literally mean?
Literally, 旋生旋灭 means “Immediately born, immediately perish”. It is used to mean “to arise and perish almost immediately”.
What is the Chinese definition of 旋生旋灭?
指产生不久随即消亡。