短促

duǎncù

brief; short; fleeting

Dictionary entry

short in time; fleeting; brief

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促

See it in sentences

他的呼吸变得短促。

Tā de hūxī biàn de duǎncù.

English

His breathing became short and rapid.

时间短促,任务很急。

Shíjiān duǎncù, rènwu hěn jí.

English

Time is short and the task is urgent.

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