稍纵即逝

Traditional: 稍縱即逝

shāo zòng jí shì

Dictionary entry

transient

What does 稍纵即逝 mean?

稍纵即逝 (shāo zòng jí shì) has the following dictionary meaning.

1transient

2fleeting

Character breakdown

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稍shāosomewhat · a little 纵zòngvertical; north-south (Taiwan pr. [zong1]) · from front to back; longitudinal; lengthwise (Taiwan pr. [zong1])即jínamely · that is 逝shì(of flowing water or time) to pass by · to pass away; to die

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How to pronounce 稍纵即逝

稍纵即逝

shāo zòng jí shì

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