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"生命是短暂的，所以我们应该珍惜每一天。"
"会议很短暂，只持续了十分钟。"
"我出去一下就回来。"
"小猫咪睡了一下下就醒了。"
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Use 短暂 (duǎnzàn) to describe something that lasts for a short period. It can refer to time, events, or experiences. For example, you can say 短暂的假期 (duǎnzàn de jiàqī) for a brief holiday, or 短暂的会面 (duǎnzàn de huìmiàn) for a short meeting.
A common mistake is to confuse 短暂 (duǎnzàn) with 短 (duǎn), which means 'short' in terms of length or height. While both relate to shortness, 短暂 (duǎnzàn) specifically refers to duration. For example, you would say 短的裙子 (duǎn de qúnzi) for a short skirt, not 短暂的裙子 (duǎnzàn de qúnzi).
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Basic Meaning
The most straightforward meaning of 短暂 (duǎnzàn) is short-lived or brief. Think of things that don't last long.
Common Usage
You'll often hear 短暂 used to describe time, experiences, or states. For instance, a 'brief meeting' (短暂的会议) or a 'short stay' (短暂的停留).
Contrast with 'Short' for Objects
Don't confuse 短暂 with 短 (duǎn) which generally means short in terms of physical length (e.g., 'short hair' 短发). 短暂 is specifically about duration.
Example: Brief Moment
生活是短暂的。 (Shēnghuó shì duǎnzàn de.)
Life is brief. (Life is short-lived.)
Example: Short Encounter
我们有一次短暂的相遇。 (Wǒmen yǒu yī cì duǎnzàn de xiāngyù.)
We had a brief encounter. (We had a short-lived meeting.)
Example: Short Happiness
他的快乐很短暂。 (Tā de kuàilè hěn duǎnzàn.)
His happiness was very short-lived. (His happiness was very brief.)
Not for Physical Objects
Remember, you wouldn't say '短暂的桌子' (duǎnzàn de zhuōzi) for a short table. Use 短 (duǎn) for physical shortness.
Adjective + 的 + Noun
Like many adjectives, 短暂 often appears in the structure '短暂的 + noun' (duǎnzàn de + noun). For example, 短暂的假期 (duǎnzàn de jiàqī) means a brief holiday.
Adverbial Use
It can sometimes be used adverbially, though less commonly at A1. E.g., 短暂地停留 (duǎnzànde tíngliú) means to briefly stay.
Practice with Experiences
Think of experiences you've had that were brief or short-lived. Try to describe them using 短暂. For example, 'brief rain' (短暂的雨).
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This weekend was very brief.
Their happiness was very short-lived.
Summer is brief.
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这个假期很短暂。
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我们只有短暂的休息时间。
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生命是短暂的。
Focus: shēng mìng
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The speaker is talking about someone's happiness.
The speaker describes a trip.
The speaker is talking about life.
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请用“短暂”形容一个你经历过的事情。
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你认为什么事情是“短暂”的？举一个例子。
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描述一次“短暂”的相遇。
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This sentence describes 'their friendship' as 'brief'. The structure '的...是...' is common for descriptive sentences.
This sentence means 'beautiful life is brief'. '美好的人生' is the subject, followed by '是短暂的' (is brief).
This sentence translates to 'it's just a brief pain'. '一次短暂的痛苦' acts as the noun phrase.
人生的幸福常常是___的，所以我们要珍惜眼前的时光。
幸福感往往是转瞬即逝的，需要我们把握当下。
夏季的暴雨总是来去匆匆，非常___。
暴雨通常不会持续很久，很快就会结束。
他与家人团聚的时光是___的，因此他格外珍惜每一刻。
团聚的时间有限，所以显得特别宝贵。
这种药物的效果是___的，不能根治疾病。
药物的作用是暂时性的，无法达到彻底治愈的目的。
流星划过夜空，留下了___的光芒。
流星的光芒转瞬即逝，不会长时间停留在空中。
尽管他们的相处时间很___，但却给彼此留下了深刻的印象。
相处时间不长，但足够留下深刻的记忆。
This sentence means 'Life is brief, but its meaning can be eternal.' It contrasts the fleeting nature of life with the potential for lasting significance.
This sentence translates to 'Although our encounter was brief, it left a deep impression in my heart.' It uses '短暂' to describe a short but impactful interaction.
This sentence means 'His success was just a flash in the pan, very brief.' It combines '昙花一现' (a fleeting moment) with '短暂' to emphasize the short duration of his success.
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Basic Meaning
The most straightforward meaning of 短暂 (duǎnzàn) is short-lived or brief. Think of things that don't last long.
Common Usage
You'll often hear 短暂 used to describe time, experiences, or states. For instance, a 'brief meeting' (短暂的会议) or a 'short stay' (短暂的停留).
Contrast with 'Short' for Objects
Don't confuse 短暂 with 短 (duǎn) which generally means short in terms of physical length (e.g., 'short hair' 短发). 短暂 is specifically about duration.
Example: Brief Moment
生活是短暂的。 (Shēnghuó shì duǎnzàn de.)
Life is brief. (Life is short-lived.)
Beispiel
生命是短暂的。
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很久
A1A long time (ago); for a long time.
之后
A1After; subsequent to.
年老
A1Old (of people).
日程表
A1Schedule; timetable.
约定
A1To agree on a time; to make an appointment.
超前
B1Ahead of time; advanced.
提前
A1In advance; ahead of schedule.
随着
B1Along with; as (time passes).
古老
A1Ancient; age-old.
周年
A1Anniversary.
