Definitions
(verb)
to dodge; to duck out of the way
(noun)
flash; lightning; spark
(verb)
to flash; to glint
(verb)
to sprain; to pull (a muscle)
About
The character "闪" derives from the pictorial idea of a person passing through a doorway, encapsulated in its structure which combines the radical for door, "门", with the element for person, "人", a composition preserved in its traditional form "閃". This original configuration conveyed the sense of darting in and out of an entrance, leading to its early meanings associated with quick, evasive movement or sudden appearance. Over time, the character's application expanded beyond physical motion to describe transient visual phenomena, most notably the flash of lightning, thereby incorporating notions of brief illumination or brilliance. Subsequent semantic development further abstracted this core concept, allowing "闪" to denote any swift, momentary action or event, including metaphorical uses such as avoiding or shirking, while still retaining its foundational connection to abruptness and light.
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Example Sentences Hide
闪电照亮了夜空。
星星在闪烁。
他迅速闪开了。
她的眼睛闪耀着光芒。
一个想法突然闪现。
他试图闪躲对方的攻击。
闪光灯照亮了整个房间。
那颗宝石在灯光下闪亮。