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一霎時

简一霎时 · 繁一霎時

Mandarin · pinyin yī shà shí

in an instant

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一: yī · one; a, an; alone
霎: shà · light rain, drizzle; an instant; passing
時: shí · time, season; era, age, period
时: shí · time, season; era, age, period

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1–4–2 · yi1 sha4 shi2

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jat1 saap3 si4

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