happening suddenly or all at once

to create a big stir; to be a sensation for a period of time

fashionable for a while; popular and widely influential for a period of time

to enjoy great popularity or fame for a while; to be very much in vogue for a period of time

a short time; a little while; usually used in the negative to mean not likely to happen soon

(idiom) to enjoy considerable fame among one's contemporaries; to cause a sensation and become very famous for a period of time

a short period of time; a little while

to be extremely popular or prosperous for a limited period of time; to be in vogue for a while

to be popular for a while; to be fashionable for a certain period of time

a very short time; a little while; just a moment

(literary) an extremely short period of time; a single moment; a brief while

to be confused or act foolishly for a brief moment; to have a temporary lapse in judgment or clarity

the opportunity of a thousand years; a very rare and precious chance

to enjoy a reputation that shakes the world for a period of time; to be famous for a while

to be unique and unrivaled in one's time; to stand head and shoulders above one's contemporaries

a short period of time; a little while

lit. at home, one can spend a thousand days in comfort, but spending even a short time away from home can be challenging; there is no place like home

(idiom) things were different then from how they are now; the current situation is not what it used to be

that was one time, and this is another; things are different now

that was one time and this is another; indicates that situations vary with the passage of time and things should not be compared as if they were the same

to enjoy great fame or a powerful position for a certain period of time; to be renowned or influential for a short-lived duration

head and shoulders above the competition; unparalleled in one's time

literally 'train an army for a thousand days to use it for a single moment'; extensive preparation eventually pays off in a time of need

Literally "train an army for a thousand days to use it for an hour"; emphasizes that extensive long-term preparation is necessary to be ready for a single moment of crisis.

to create a massive stir or sensation for a period of time; to be the talk of the town

to derive pleasure for a brief moment without regard for the consequences

two equally outstanding people living at the same time; refers to the historical figures [[周瑜|周瑜|zhou1 yu2]] and [[诸葛亮|諸葛亮|zhu1 ge3 liang4]]

making a great deal of noise for a short period; to cause a brief sensation through loud or annoying clamor

(idiom) even the wisest can have a momentary lapse in judgment; every man has a fool in his sleeve

a person who is smart their entire life can still have a momentary lapse in judgment; even the wisest may occasionally do something foolish. Both [[聪明一世|聰明一世|cong1 ming2 yi1 shi4]] and [[糊涂一时|糊塗一時|hu2 tu5 yi1 shi2]] can also be used independently.

for a short while; in a brief period of time; momentarily

a very brief moment; a little while; suddenly

The very first moment after something happens; at the earliest possible time; right away.