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弹指一挥间
tán​zhǐ​yī​huī​jiān

in a flash

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 弹指 彈指 tán​zhǐ
    in a flash
    A very short moment; in the wink of an eye
  2. 一 yī adverbnumeral
    [suddenness]
    Used before a verb to indicate that an action or situation occurs suddenly or unexpectedly.
  3. 挥 揮 huī verb
    to wave
    to wave; to brandish; to swing a hand, weapon, or tool
  4. 间 間 jiān locative
    within
    (bound form) within a certain space or time; area; domain