寸阴 (寸陰) cùnyīn
cùnyīn
noun
a very brief period of time ( the time it takes for a shadow to move an inch)
Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语
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Notes: (CC-CEDICT '寸陰')
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- 名士志四海 古人惜寸阴(名士志四海 古人惜寸陰) The noble man sets his heart on the world; The ancient sages set their minds on time.
- 英雄志四海 学士惜寸阴(英雄志四海 學士惜寸陰) The brave sets his heart on the world; The learned scholar sets his mind on time.
- 心源无风雨 古人惜寸阴(心源無風雨 古人惜寸陰) At the heart's source lies neither wind nor rain; As per the ancients, time is priceless.
- 英雄志四海 古人惜寸阴(英雄志四海 古人惜寸陰) The brave sets his heart on the world; The ancient sage set his mind on time.
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