转眼

• Pinyin: zhuǎn yǎn
• Desglose de hanzi: 转 = 车 + 专 (turn); 眼 = 目 + 艮 (eye)

Significado

En un abrir y cerrar de ojos; en un instante.

An adverb expressing the rapid passage of time, often with a sense of surprise or nostalgia. Used to reflect on how quickly circumstances change or time flies. Common in narratives and reflections.

Ejemplos

1. 转眼间，孩子们都长大了。
2. 转眼就到了年底。
3. 我们相识转眼已经十年了。

Guía de uso

Contexto: narrative, reflection, daily life

Tono: nostalgic

Correcto

• 转眼之间，春天已经过去了。(In the blink of an eye, spring has passed.)
• 转眼她已经退休五年了。(Before you know it, she has been retired for five years.)

Incorrecto

• 转眼做完作业 — 转眼 describes perceived time passage, not actual speed; use 很快 for actual speed

Origen e historia

转 (to turn) + 眼 (eye) — the time it takes to turn one's eyes

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal