No. 8,327 in Chinese
lightning
The Chinese word for "lightning" (闪电, shǎndiàn) refers to a sudden electrical discharge in the atmosphere, producing a bright flash of light.
In a sentence
閃電劈過天空，發出耀眼的光芒。
The lightning streaked across the sky, emitting dazzling light.
Here, 'lightning' (閃電) is used as a noun to describe the natural electrical phenomenon that occurs during storms.
那名跑者像閃電一樣，迅捷無比。
The runner was like lightning, incredibly fast.
In this sentence, 'lightning' (閃電) is used metaphorically as a comparative term to describe someone's swiftness.
這次的閃電計畫將大大提升公司的效率。
This lightning project will greatly improve the company's efficiency.
Here, 'lightning' (閃電) is used as an adjective to connote speed or efficiency in completing a task or project.
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