闪 (shǎn) - to dodge & to evade

闪Tone 3

shǎn ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 门

姗善

闪 · shǎn

to dodge;

to evade;

to flash;

to sparkle;

lightning;

sudden;

to twist;

to sprain

to dodgeto evadeto flash

Usage highlights

lightningto dodgeto flashsparklingto evadesudden idea

Synonyms

  • 躲— to hide, to avoid
  • 避— to evade, to dodge
  • 烁— to sparkle, to glitter

Antonyms

  • 迎— to welcome, to meet head-on
  • 撞— to collide, to bump into

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lightning flashed across the sky (闪电).
  • He quickly dodged to the side (闪开).
  • The diamond sparkles brilliantly (闪闪发光).
  • I had a sudden idea (灵光一闪).

Collocations

  • lightning(闪电)
  • to dodge(闪避)
  • to flash(闪烁)
  • sparkling(闪闪)
  • to evade(闪躲)
  • sudden idea(闪念)

Idioms

  • To dodge left and right(左闪右躲)
  • Lightning speed(电闪雷鸣)
  • Sparkling and glittering(闪闪发光)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 'door' (门) and 'person' (人), originally depicting someone quickly moving through a doorway.
  • In modern usage, it often refers to quick movements, evasion, or sudden appearances like lightning flashes.
  • Commonly used in computing and technology contexts for 'flash' or 'blink' effects.

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