粵

一jat1息sik1間gaan1

simp一息间
jat1 sik1 gaan1yī xí jiān

English

  1. in an instant
  2. (old-fashioned, more frequently used in formal occasions and writings) after a while, in a little while

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 一陣間,係比較舊式嘅講法,現多用於正式場合及文體

Examples

  • 典禮一息間會有才藝表演,請各位細心欣賞。

    There will be talent show in our ceremony in a little while. Please enjoy the show.

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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