No. 2,553 in Chinese
短暂
Brief; short-lived; transient.
In a sentence
这次旅行虽然短暂，但充满了美好的回忆。
Although the trip was short-lived, it was full of wonderful memories.
短暂 is used here to describe the duration of the trip as being short in time, emphasizing brevity combined with a positive experience.
短暂的休息后，他继续工作。
After a brief rest, he continued working.
短暂 describes the period of rest as being brief, highlighting its limited duration.
人生的相遇有时是短暂而珍贵的。
Encounters in life are sometimes fleeting and precious.
短暂 in this sentence illustrates the transient nature of life encounters, emphasizing their ephemeral and cherished quality.
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