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lightning
to glisten
to jump out of the way
flash point
to flash through
to flash
to depart as quick as a flash
to get out of the way
flashback
to flicker or flash
Notice where 闪 sits in each complete thought.
The lightning lit up the sky.
Source: Tatoeba #9955853 · CC BY 2.0 FRCountless stars were twinkling in the sky.
Source: Tatoeba #5767608 · CC BY 2.0 FRA sharp crack of thunder split the sky.
Source: Tatoeba #813507 · CC BY 2.0 FRHer eyes were shining with joy.
Source: Tatoeba #343925 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe came in with his eyes shining.
Source: Tatoeba #461993 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe flash wasn't working, so he couldn't take a picture in the dark.
Source: Tatoeba #4147261 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.