短暂

短暫

duǎnzàn

adjective HSK 7-9 #5,111

Meanings

1 brief
2 short-lived
3 transient

Characters

temporary; brief

Examples

人生是短暂的，要珍惜每一天。

Rénshēng shì duǎnzàn de, yào zhēnxī měi yī tiān.

Life is short; cherish every day.

经过短暂的休息，他们继续工作。

Jīngguò duǎnzàn de xiūxí, tāmen jìxù gōngzuò.

After a brief rest, they continued working.

Tips

usage

短暂 describes something that doesn't last long, often with a sense of regret or preciousness. Compare with 短 (simply short in length/duration) and 暂时 (temporary, implying it will change).

Stroke Order

短 duǎn

暂 zàn