一时

yī shí

HSK 6

Meaning

a period of time
a while
for a short while
temporary
momentary
at the same time

Definition

指很短的一段时间；暂时；一时间。

A short period of time; temporarily; for a moment.

Usage

常作状语，表示某种情况在短时间内发生或持续。

Often used as an adverbial to indicate that something happens or lasts for a short period.

Examples

1 他一时想不起我的名字。（He couldn't remember my name for a moment.）
2 一时冲动做了错事。（Did something wrong on impulse.）
3 这一时半会儿也说不清。（Can't explain clearly in such a short time.）
4 风云一时的人物。（A person who was influential for a time.）
5 一时大意，忘了带钥匙。（Careless for a moment, forgot to bring keys.）

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