闪

shǎn

to flash

Dictionary entry

to flash; to dodge; lightning

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闪

See it in sentences

远处闪着灯光。

Yuǎn chù shǎn zhe dēngguāng.

English

Lights were flashing in the distance.

他的眼睛闪着光。

Tā de yǎnjing shǎn zhe guāng.

English

His eyes are shining.

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