稍纵即逝 in English shao1 zong4 ji2 shi4 Meaning

Meanings

  • transient
  • fleeting

Simplified Characters

稍 纵 即 逝

Traditional Characters

稍 縱 即 逝

Pinyin

shao1 zong4 ji2 shi4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

稍shao1somewhat 纵zong4warp (the vertical threads in weaving) 即ji2namely 逝shi4(of time) to pass