短
暂

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The word "短暂" is formed by combining the character "短", which denotes shortness in duration, with "暂", which conveys temporariness or brevity. Together, they create a compound word where both elements reinforce the meaning of something being short-lived or transient.

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他的访问很短暂。

Tā de fǎngwèn hěn duǎnzàn.

His visit was very brief.

我们度过了一个短暂的假期。

Wǒmen dùguòle yīgè duǎnzàn de jiàqī.

We spent a short holiday.

尽管生命短暂，但我们要活得精彩。

Jǐnguǎn shēngmìng duǎnzàn, dàn wǒmen yào huó de jīngcǎi.

Although life is short, we should live it to the fullest.

那段短暂的恋情给她留下了深刻的回忆。

Nà duàn duǎnzàn de liànqíng gěi tā liú xiàle shēnkè de huíyì.

That brief romance left her with deep memories.

在历史的长河中，个人的存在显得极其短暂。

Zài lìshǐ de cháng hé zhōng, gèrén de cúnzài xiǎndé jíqí duǎnzàn.

In the long river of history, individual existence appears extremely brief.

Word Definition - 短暂

duǎn zàn of short duration; brief; momentary

Individual Character Details

短 duǎn
暂 zàn, zàn