Chinese

yīkè
Meaning: a quarter (15 minutes); a short moment
Part of Speech: Noun, Number

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Example sentences

我一刻也沒有忘記過你的教誨。
我一刻也没有忘记过你的教诲。
I haven't forgotten your teachings for even a single moment.
我們共同見證了歷史性的一刻。
We witnessed a historic moment together.
他習慣拖延工作,直到最後一刻才開始。
He is used to procrastinating on work, and only starts at the last moment.
他的性子很急,一刻也等不了。
He has an impatient temper and cannot wait for even a moment.

Usage Notes

Literally 15 minutes, but frequently used to mean 'a brief moment' in literary or emphatic contexts.

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