焛 (lìn) - A rare character meaning 'sudden flash of light' & also used in some dialects.

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lìn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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焛 · lìn

A rare character meaning 'sudden flash of light' or 'quick appearance and disappearance';

also used in some dialects.

A rare character meaning 'sudden flash of light'also used in some dialects.

Usage highlights

Flash of lightQuick appearanceSudden disappearanceLightning flashMeteor flashInstantaneous

Synonyms

  • 闪— flash, sparkle
  • 电— lightning, electricity
  • 瞬— instant, blink

Antonyms

  • 恒— constant, permanent
  • 久— long time, duration
  • 持— sustain, maintain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A sudden flash of lightning(焛光一闪)
  • The meteor appeared and disappeared quickly(流星焛过)
  • He disappeared in a flash(他焛身不见)

Collocations

  • Flash of light(焛光)
  • Quick appearance(焛现)
  • Sudden disappearance(焛逝)
  • Lightning flash(电焛)
  • Meteor flash(流星焛)
  • Instantaneous(焛间)

Idioms

  • Like a flash of lightning(如电焛般)
  • Appear and vanish instantly(焛现焛逝)
  • Quick as a flash(快如焛电)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage and appears mainly in classical texts or dialects.
  • It represents the concept of instantaneous phenomena, particularly related to light and quick movements.
  • In some regional dialects, it may be used to describe quick actions or sudden appearances.

FAQ