仢 (bó) - An archaic term meaning fleeting, transient, or to & used in classical texts.

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bó ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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仢 · bó

An archaic term meaning fleeting, transient, or to appear and disappear suddenly;

used in classical texts.

An archaic term meaning fleeting, transient, or toused in classical texts.

Usage highlights

Fleeting timeTransient appearanceSuddenly disappearEphemeral phenomenonMomentary vision

Synonyms

  • 瞬— instant, momentary
  • 暂— temporary, transient
  • 倏— sudden, quick

Antonyms

  • 恒— permanent, constant
  • 久— long-lasting, enduring

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The shooting star was fleeting (仢) in the night sky.
  • In ancient poetry, time is described as transient (仢).
  • The apparition appeared and vanished suddenly (仢).

Collocations

  • Fleeting time(仢时)
  • Transient appearance(仢现)
  • Suddenly disappear(仢逝)
  • Ephemeral phenomenon(仢象)
  • Momentary vision(仢影)

Idioms

  • Fleeting as a shooting star(仢如流星)
  • Transient as morning dew(仢若朝露)
  • Appear and vanish suddenly(仢现仢逝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature to describe ephemeral or transient phenomena.
  • Used metaphorically in philosophical contexts to illustrate the impermanence of existence.

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