Chinese
yīshí
Meaning: for a moment; temporarily; suddenly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

一時
一
時
一时
一
时

Example sentences

He couldn't remember that person's name for a moment.
不要因為一時的失敗而失去信心。
不要因为一时的失败而失去信心。
Don't lose heart because of a temporary failure.
由於一時的疏忽,他差點錯過了飛機的起飛時間。
由于一时的疏忽,他差点错过了飞机的起飞时间。
Due to a momentary oversight, he almost missed the plane's departure time.
不要因為一時的失敗而感到自卑。
不要因为一时的失败而感到自卑。
Don't feel inferior because of a temporary failure.
他因一時貪杯而誤了大半輩子的前程。
他因一时贪杯而误了大半辈子的前程。
He ruined the prospects of most of his life because of a momentary lapse into excessive drinking.
塞翁失馬,焉知非福,我們不應該因為一時的挫折而灰心。
塞翁失马,焉知非福,我们不应该因为一时的挫折而灰心。
A blessing in disguise; we should not be discouraged by temporary setbacks.
他一時利慾薰心,不顧後果。
他一时利欲薰心,不顾后果。
He was momentarily blinded by greed and disregarded the consequences.

Usage Notes

Refers to a short period of time or a sudden occurrence.

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