Word
灵机一动 — Chinese word meaning
HSK 7
灵机一动 (líng jī yī dòng) is a Chinese word: have a sudden inspiration. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 灵机一动
成语 idiom
have a sudden inspiration
他灵机一动,想到了一个好办法。
He had a sudden inspiration and thought of a good solution.
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Word breakdown
Structure & writing
灵 is not used as a component in any other character.
consists of
彐 is a component in 18 characters
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火 is a component in 45 characters
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机 is not used as a component in any other character.
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木 is a component in 126 characters
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几 is a component in 18 characters
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一 is a component in 58 characters
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一 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
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动 is not used as a component in any other character.
consists of
云 is a component in 9 characters
力 is a component in 32 characters
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