闪【shǎn】
HSK 4
- to dodge
- to duck out of the way
- to beat it
- shaken (by a fall)
- to sprain
- to pull a muscle
- lightning
- spark
- a flash
- to flash (across one's mind)
- to leave behind
- (Internet slang) (of a display of affection) "dazzlingly" saccharine
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to dodge
- to duck out of the way
- to beat it
- shaken (by a fall)
- to sprain
- to pull a muscle
- lightning
- spark
- a flash
- to flash (across one's mind)
- to leave behind
- (Internet slang) (of a display of affection) "dazzlingly" saccharine
This meaning refers to the action of quickly moving away from something to avoid it, often used in the context of physical movement or evasion.
He dodged his opponent's attack on the court.
Similar to dodging, this meaning indicates moving to avoid something, typically a fast-moving object or situation.
He saw the car coming toward him and immediately ducked out of the way.
This is an informal expression meaning to leave quickly or to escape. It often implies urgency.
He saw the police coming and beat it.
We saw the dangerous situation and quickly beat it.
This meaning refers to being disturbed or unsettled due to a fall, either physically or emotionally.
He fell down the stairs and still felt a bit shaken.
This meaning indicates an injury to a ligament caused by a sudden twist or stretch.
He sprained his ankle during the match.
Similar to a sprain but focuses on the strain of muscle tissue, this meaning implies injury through overextension or excessive force.
He accidentally pulled a muscle while lifting weights.
This meaning refers to the natural electrical discharge that occurs during a storm, characterized by a bright flash of light.
Lightning flashed across the night sky, illuminating the whole area.
This meaning refers to a small fiery particle or a brief burst of a flame or light.
He lit the paper with a lighter, producing a spark.
The spark that flashed during the electrical malfunction made everyone nervous.
This meaning involves a quick burst of light or a brief moment of visibility.
Suddenly, a flash appeared in the sky.
This usage indicates a thought or idea that quickly comes into someone's mind, often unexpectedly.
When the teacher asked the question, an answer flashed across my mind.
This meaning suggests the action of not taking something with oneself when departing from a place.
He hurried out and left the book behind on the table.
This informal meaning refers to a display of affection or love that is overly sweet or exaggerated, often seen in online interactions.
Generated collocations (experimental)
shǎn bì闪避to dodgeshǎn kāi闪开to duck out of the wayshǎn diàn闪电lightningshǎn guāng闪光sparkyī shǎn ér guò一闪而过to flash (across one's mind)shǎn xiàn闪现to appear suddenlyshǎn shuò闪烁to flickershǎn liàng闪亮dazzlingly brightshǎn rén闪人to beat itrěn bu zhù忍不住Shǎn闪to uncontrollably feel an urge to leaveniǔ shāng扭伤Shǎn闪to sprainlā shāng拉伤Shǎn闪to pull a muscleShǎn闪zhāo着lèi guāng泪光with sparkling tearsshǎn shuò闪烁de的sī xù思绪flickering thoughtsshǎn liàng闪亮shí kè时刻dazzling moment