蹔 (zàn) - Temporarily & for a short time

蹔Tone 4

zàn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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蹔 · zàn

Temporarily;

for a short time;

brief;

transient.

Temporarilyfor a short timebrief

Usage highlights

temporarily staytemporary measurebrief stoptemporary borrowingmomentary pauseshort

Synonyms

  • 暂— temporary; transient (more common modern form)
  • 短— short; brief
  • 瞬— momentary; instantaneous

Antonyms

  • 永— permanent; eternal
  • 久— long-lasting; prolonged
  • 恒— constant; unchanging

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He temporarily stayed in Beijing (蹔住北京).
  • This is a temporary measure (蹔时措施).
  • The rain stopped briefly (雨蹔停).
  • I'll temporarily borrow this book (蹔借这本书).

Collocations

  • temporarily stay(蹔住)
  • temporary measure(蹔时措施)
  • brief stop(蹔停)
  • temporary borrowing(蹔借)
  • momentary pause(蹔歇)
  • short-term residence(蹔居)

Idioms

  • Temporary residence in a foreign land(蹔寓他乡)
  • Brief moment of peace(蹔时安宁)
  • Temporary expedient(蹔权之计)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered literary and somewhat archaic in modern usage.
  • Often appears in classical Chinese texts to denote transience or impermanence.
  • In naming contexts, it carries connotations of modesty and humility.

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